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:
- UI text issue: The hint text shows "Control + V" instead of "Command + V" on macOS
- 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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