[FEATURE] Add setting to control image display format in VS Code terminal (restore {image N} compact format)
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 14, 2026 by alejandrobf20 Closed Apr 17, 2026
Summary
Before a recent update (around v2.0.73+), images pasted into the Claude Code VS Code terminal displayed as compact references like {image 1}, {image 2}, etc. They now display as clickable [Image #N] links.
Request
Add a user-configurable setting to choose between the two display formats:
- Compact (old):
{image 1}— minimal visual footprint, preferred by users who find the link format noisy - Link (new):
[Image #N](clickable) — more interactive, opens image in viewer
Why
The new link format takes up more visual space and some users prefer the old compact reference style. Neither format is universally better — a setting would let users choose.
Suggested Setting
In settings.json:
{
"imageDisplayFormat": "compact" // or "link" (default)
}
Environment
- Platform: macOS
- IDE: VS Code
- Feature: Image paste in Claude Code terminal
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