[FEATURE]Allow emoji-only messages as a shorthand reaction in the chat — e.g., 👍 to acknowledge without typing.

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Problem Statement

When collaborating with Claude Code, I often want to quickly acknowledge a response or signal approval without typing a full reply. A simple emoji reaction (👍, ✅, etc.) would serve as a lightweight acknowledgment without interrupting the workflow or adding noise to the conversation.

Proposed Solution

When a user sends a message consisting only of an emoji (e.g. 👍, ✅, ❌), Claude Code should interpret it as a reaction/acknowledgment rather than a task request. The interface should recognize emoji-only input as a shorthand signal — 👍 means approved, ✅ means done, etc. — without requiring a full typed response.

Alternative Solutions

Currently I type short words like 'yes', 'good', or 'next' as workarounds. No other tool solves this elegantly in a chat-based coding interface.

Priority

Critical - Blocking my work

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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