[FEATURE] Smart paste: convert clipboard code to file reference chips (like Cursor)
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Problem Statement
Pasting copied code dumps the raw text inline into the chat input. There is no visual indication of which file or line range it came from.
Desired behavior
Copy code from an editor file → paste into Claude Code chat → shows a chip/pill like src/components/Button.tsx:L12-L45 instead of raw code
Clicking the chip shows the code preview
Support pasting multiple file snippets in a single message, each rendered as its own chip
The chip should carry the file path + line range so Claude receives structured context (not just raw text)
Proposed Solution
When pasting code that was copied from a file open in the editor, Claude Code should detect the source and convert it into a file reference chip (e.g., filename.ts:L1-L65) instead of inlining the raw code into the chat input.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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3 Comments
convert clipboard code to file reference chips (like Cursor)
Keeps the chat input clean and readable
Makes it clear to both the user and Claude exactly where code came from
Reduces token bloat from repeated raw code pastes
Cursor implements this and it significantly improves the "code + question" workflow
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