claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] First message starting with “/” is treated as a command even when it’s just text [1 participants]

When I paste a message that starts with a forward slash as the first message in a new Claude Code conversation, Claude Code incorrectly interprets it as a command and then does nothing. If I send a follow up message, it replies that there’s no such command. This makes it impossible to paste paths or similar text as the first message without triggering an error.

Error Messages/Logs

TL;DR

The issue can be worked around by modifying the initial message to avoid starting with a forward slash or by adding a prefix to the path string.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue only occurs when the first message in a conversation starts with a forward slash.
• Try adding a space or a prefix (e.g., "Path: ") to the initial message to see if it prevents Claude Code from interpreting it as a command.
• Test if this behavior is specific to the Opus Claude Model or if it occurs with other models as well.
• Consider reporting this as a feature request to allow Claude Code to distinguish between commands and regular text, especially when pasting paths.

Example

No code snippet is provided as this issue seems to be related to the interaction with the Claude Code API rather than a specific code implementation.

Notes

The provided information suggests that this is not a regression and has never worked as expected. The workaround might not be ideal, but it could help mitigate the issue until a proper fix or feature update is implemented.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Adding a prefix or modifying the initial message to avoid starting with a forward slash seems to be the most straightforward way to address this issue until a more permanent solution is available.