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
- Take screenshot (e.g., Win+Shift+S on Windows)
- Save to a folder
- 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
--imageflag or drag-and-drop in the CLI
Environment
- OS: Windows 11
- Claude Code: CLI + VS Code extension