claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Paste (Ctrl+V / Shift+Insert) not working in auth prompt over SSH [2 comments, 3 participants]

Error Messages/Logs

TL;DR

The issue can likely be worked around by setting the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY as an environment variable before launching Claude Code, bypassing the need to paste the authentication string.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue is specific to the SSH connection by testing paste functionality in other terminals or local environments.
• Check if there are any known issues with clipboard integration in the SSH client or Windows Terminal that might be contributing to the problem.
• Consider downgrading to a previous version of Claude Code (e.g., v2.1.106) if setting the environment variable is not a viable long-term solution.
• Test if the paste functionality works in other input prompts within Claude Code to isolate the issue to the authentication string input prompt.

Example

No specific code example is applicable in this case, as the issue seems related to environment and tooling rather than code.

Notes

The provided information suggests a regression, but without further details on changes between versions, it's challenging to pinpoint the exact cause. The workaround of setting the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable is a safe and immediate solution to bypass the paste issue.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by setting the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY as an environment variable before launching Claude Code, as this provides an immediate solution to the authentication issue without requiring a version change or code modifications.