[FEATURE] Inline replies to specific parts of Claude's output

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 9, 2026 by imgabbothebrave Closed May 22, 2026

Preflight Checklist

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  • [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

Inline replies to specific parts of Claude's output

Problem:
When Claude produces long outputs (plans, multi-step explanations, code reviews), I have to scroll up to
re-read a section, then scroll back down to the prompt to respond. I often want to react to different
parts separately — approve one section, push back on another, ask a clarifying question about a third —
but the single prompt input forces me to address everything at once in one message.

Why this matters:

  • Long plan-mode outputs are especially painful — you approve 80% but need to tweak 20%, and referencing

the right part is clunky

  • Reduces cognitive load from constant scrolling
  • Makes iterative refinement of plans/code much faster

Proposed Solution

Proposed solution:
Allow users to select or anchor replies to specific blocks/sections of Claude's output. For example:

  • Click on a specific section of output to "quote-reply" to it
  • Or have collapsible sections in long outputs (like plans) with inline reply buttons
  • This way, feedback stays contextual and conversation flow improves

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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