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Pasting or dragging an image into the prompt
Images can be added directly to a message by pasting from the clipboard or dragging a file into the input, without a separate upload step.
For anything easier to show than describe — a UI bug, a diagram, an error dialog — pasting a screenshot directly into the input is faster than typing a description and usually gets a more accurate response.
Clipboard paste support depends somewhat on the terminal you're using; dragging an image file into the input is the more universally reliable fallback if paste doesn't pick it up.
Multiple images in one message work the same way — paste or drag each one in before sending.
Paste a screenshot from the clipboard, or drag an image file into the inputFrequently asked questions
What does Pasting or dragging an image into the prompt do in Claude Code?
Images can be added directly to a message by pasting from the clipboard or dragging a file into the input, without a separate upload step.
How do I use it?
Try: Paste a screenshot from the clipboard, or drag an image file into the input
Any caveats to know about?
Multiple images in one message work the same way — paste or drag each one in before sending.
Is this covered in the Claude Code Toolkit?
Yes — Pasting or dragging an image into the prompt and patterns like it are part of the full command, hook, and template pack included with a Claude Code Toolkit subscription.
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