[BUG] [Windows] Cannot upload images and numpad keys not working in Claude CLI

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 26, 2026 by dynavin-zhengshengyi Closed Mar 27, 2026

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  • [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Environment

  • OS: Windows
  • Claude CLI version: 2.1.84 (native installer)
  • Installation: Native installer (C:\Users\<user>\.local\bin\claude.exe)

Bug 1: Cannot upload images

When attempting to attach/upload images in the Claude CLI on Windows, the action fails or the option is not functional.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start claude in Windows terminal
  2. Attempt to attach an image (drag & drop or paste)
  3. Image is not uploaded / no response

Expected: Image should be attached and sent to Claude
Actual: No image upload occurs

Bug 2: Numpad keys not working

Number keys on the numpad (Num Lock on) do not register input in the Claude CLI interactive prompt on Windows.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start claude in Windows terminal
  2. Enable Num Lock
  3. Press numpad number keys to type input
  4. No characters appear

Expected: Numpad digits should work like regular number keys
Actual: Numpad input is ignored

Additional context

Both issues only occur on Windows. The terminal used: VSCode integrated terminal / Windows Terminal.

What Should Happen?

Environment

  • OS: Windows
  • Claude CLI version: 2.1.84 (native installer)
  • Installation: Native installer (C:\Users\<user>\.local\bin\claude.exe)

Bug 1: Cannot upload images

When attempting to attach/upload images in the Claude CLI on Windows, the action fails or the option is not functional.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start claude in Windows terminal
  2. Attempt to attach an image (drag & drop or paste)
  3. Image is not uploaded / no response

Expected: Image should be attached and sent to Claude
Actual: No image upload occurs

Bug 2: Numpad keys not working

Number keys on the numpad (Num Lock on) do not register input in the Claude CLI interactive prompt on Windows.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start claude in Windows terminal
  2. Enable Num Lock
  3. Press numpad number keys to type input
  4. No characters appear

Expected: Numpad digits should work like regular number keys
Actual: Numpad input is ignored

Additional context

Both issues only occur on Windows. The terminal used: VSCode integrated terminal / Windows Terminal.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Environment

  • OS: Windows
  • Claude CLI version: 2.1.84 (native installer)
  • Installation: Native installer (C:\Users\<user>\.local\bin\claude.exe)

Bug 1: Cannot upload images

When attempting to attach/upload images in the Claude CLI on Windows, the action fails or the option is not functional.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start claude in Windows terminal
  2. Attempt to attach an image (drag & drop or paste)
  3. Image is not uploaded / no response

Expected: Image should be attached and sent to Claude
Actual: No image upload occurs

Bug 2: Numpad keys not working

Number keys on the numpad (Num Lock on) do not register input in the Claude CLI interactive prompt on Windows.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start claude in Windows terminal
  2. Enable Num Lock
  3. Press numpad number keys to type input
  4. No characters appear

Expected: Numpad digits should work like regular number keys
Actual: Numpad input is ignored

Additional context

Both issues only occur on Windows. The terminal used: VSCode integrated terminal / Windows Terminal.

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Claude Code v2.1.84

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_

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