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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Still can't paste in Images on the command line on macOS [1 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#46231•Fetched 2026-04-11 06:25:41
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⏺ That's a macOS Preview JPEG file icon — looks like a screenshot that didn't paste correctly. Were you trying to show me ***************? Can you paste the actual content or tell me what you're seeing?

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That's a macOS Preview JPEG file icon — looks like a screenshot that didn't paste correctly.
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Preflight Checklist

  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

All older issues to this topic are closed as "not planned". How is this issue still around wtf?

[Image #1]

⏺ That's a macOS Preview JPEG file icon — looks like a screenshot that didn't paste correctly. Were you trying to show me ***************? Can you paste the actual content or tell me what you're seeing?

The only way I can currently send images to Claude Code on macOs Sequoia 15.7.3 is via remote control from the Desktop app 🫤

What Should Happen?

Some months ago (maybe a whole year?!) I used to be able to paste images with Ctrl+V on the terminal on macOS and Claude would analyze them visually.

Error Messages/Logs

That's a macOS Preview JPEG file icon — looks like a screenshot that didn't paste correctly.

Steps to Reproduce

Try pasting images to Claude Code on iTerm on macOS Sequoia

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.1.71 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

iTerm2

Additional Information

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TL;DR

  • The issue can likely be mitigated by investigating changes in clipboard handling or image paste functionality between the current and previous versions of Claude Code.

Guidance

  • Review the differences in clipboard or image paste handling between the current version (2.1.71) and the last known working version to identify potential regressions.
  • Test image pasting using different methods (e.g., drag-and-drop, right-click paste) to see if the issue is specific to Ctrl+V.
  • Investigate if there are any macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 or iTerm updates that could be interfering with the image paste functionality.
  • Consider reaching out to the development team for more information on changes made between versions, especially regarding image handling and clipboard interactions.

Example

  • No specific code example can be provided without more details on the internal workings of Claude Code or the Anthropic API.

Notes

  • The lack of information on the last working version and specific error logs limits the ability to provide a precise fix.
  • The issue seems to be related to a regression, indicating that a previous version of Claude Code had the desired functionality.

Recommendation

  • Apply workaround: Given the information, it seems more feasible to look for workarounds such as using the remote control from the Desktop app or exploring alternative image sharing methods until the issue is resolved.

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