Add simple 'Copy' option to message hover menu for copying selected text
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 20, 2026 by yosinn1-blip Closed May 24, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
When hovering over a message in the Claude Desktop app, the hover menu shows "Copy as Markdown" and "Copy with context" — but there is no plain "Copy" button for copying only selected text. Users who want to copy a specific portion must use Cmd+C, which is not discoverable from the hover menu UI.
Proposed Solution
Add a plain "Copy" button to the message hover menu in Claude Desktop app. Clicking it copies only the currently selected text within the message. If no text is selected, it could fall back to copying the full message.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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