Feature Request: Make file paths in chat output clickable

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Problem Statement

When Claude outputs a file path like drafts/github-issue-timestamps.md, it's plain text — the user cannot click it to open the file. In contrast, URLs starting with https:// are rendered as clickable links.

This forces users to manually navigate to files that Claude just created or referenced. In a typical session, Claude references file paths dozens of times (after creating files, editing them, or suggesting the user review them). Each time, the user has to copy the path, open Finder or a terminal, and navigate manually.

Proposed Solution

When Claude Code's UI detects a file path in the assistant's output that corresponds to an actual file in the working directory, render it as a clickable link that opens the file in the editor or preview pane.

This is standard behavior in VS Code's terminal (file paths are clickable) and could follow the same pattern.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Critical - Blocking my work

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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