Feature request: copy button for individual chat messages
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jun 9, 2026 by rfmss Closed Jun 12, 2026
Problem
Codex and other AI chat interfaces in VS Code have a dedicated copy button that appears on hover for each message. Claude Code extension lacks this — the only way to copy a full response is manual text selection, which is tedious especially for long outputs.
Code blocks already have a copy icon. The same pattern should apply to prose responses.
Expected behavior
A copy icon appears on hover at the top-right corner of each assistant message, copying the full message content to clipboard.
Why it matters
When using Claude Code alongside other tools (e.g., reviewing output in a second AI), copying responses quickly is a core part of the workflow. The current friction breaks focus.
Environment
- Claude Code VS Code extension
- Linux (Devin environment)
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