Support pasting images directly from clipboard in Claude Code input

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Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 8, 2026

Problem

Currently, to share an image in Claude Code, users must save it to disk and provide the file path. This adds friction — especially for quick screenshots during debugging or UI feedback sessions.

Expected Behavior

Ctrl+V / Cmd+V in the Claude Code input (CLI, VS Code extension, or JetBrains) should paste a clipboard image directly, without requiring a saved file path — similar to how web chat interfaces (e.g., claude.ai) handle it.

Current Workaround

  1. Take screenshot (e.g., Win+Shift+S on Windows)
  2. Save to a folder
  3. Type or paste the file path into Claude Code

This is time-consuming and interrupts the workflow.

Suggested Improvement

  • Support clipboard image paste in the VS Code / JetBrains extension input box
  • Optionally, support a --image flag or drag-and-drop in the CLI

Environment

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Claude Code: CLI + VS Code extension

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