macOS: Image paste prompt shows Control+V instead of Command+V, and Command+V doesn't work

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 11, 2026 by bandrel Closed Apr 11, 2026

Bug Description

When an image is on the clipboard, Claude Code displays a prompt suggesting to press Control + V to paste. On macOS, this should show Command + V (⌘V), following standard macOS conventions.

Additionally, Command + V does not work for pasting images — only Control + V works. This is a dual issue:

  1. UI text issue: The hint text shows "Control + V" instead of "Command + V" on macOS
  2. Keybinding issue: Command + V (the standard macOS paste shortcut) doesn't actually paste the image — only Control + V does

Expected Behavior

  • On macOS, the prompt should display Command + V (or ⌘V)
  • Command + V should be the working keybinding for pasting images on macOS

Actual Behavior

  • The prompt displays Control + V regardless of platform
  • Only Control + V works to paste images, even on macOS
  • Command + V does nothing

Environment

  • Platform: macOS (MacBook)
  • Application: Claude Code CLI

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