Render inline code and code fences in the TUI input composer

Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened May 18, 2026 by brdns Closed Jun 17, 2026

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Problem Statement

The Claude Code TUI's input composer shows raw markdown syntax (backticks, code fences) while typing. The Desktop app already renders these live in its composer — see #57268 — so this is a TUI parity request, not new behaviour.

I frequently wrap variable names, file paths, and flags in backticks to disambiguate them in prompts. Without live rendering, the only way to confirm I didn't drop a backtick (e.g. miss a closing one) is to send the message and inspect the rendered bubble — one round-trip per check.

Proposed Solution

In the TUI input composer, render:

  1. Inline code — ` foo ` with a distinct background or font weight.
  2. Fenced code blocks — ``` ` ``` as a monospace block.

Scope deliberately small: no lang on code blocks ; no headings, lists, tables, or other CommonMark.

Alternative Solutions

  • Compose in an external editor and paste — breaks the interactive flow.
  • Send, inspect, edit — current workaround, costs a round-trip per typo.

Priority

Low - Nice to have

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

While typing a prompt that references specific CLI flags (e.g. --include-prs, --body-file) or paths, I want immediate visual confirmation they are wrapped as inline code — rather than realising after submit that I dropped a closing backtick.

Additional Context

Display-layer change only; the backend already accepts markdown in user messages.

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