Copy or send selected code from VS Code to AI tools with file location context.
Features
Three commands grouped under the Copy2AI submenu in the editor right-click menu, available when text is selected:
| Command | Clipboard | iTerm2 | Works on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copy as AI Context | Writes | — | All platforms |
| Send Selection to AI in iTerm2 | Unchanged | Pastes | macOS only |
| Copy and Send to AI in iTerm2 | Writes | Pastes | macOS only |
iTerm2 tab selection
Set copyClaudeContext.iterm2TargetMode to chooseSession (the default), and the extension will prompt you to pick a target tab before sending. The picker adapts to your iTerm2 state:
- Only one tab total — skipped entirely, sends immediately.
- One window, multiple tabs — flat list with
Tab Nlabels for fast keyboard navigation. - Multiple windows — grouped with window-name separators, tabs indented beneath their window.
Switch to currentSession mode if you always want to send to the frontmost tab without a prompt.
Output Format
Template variables:
| Variable | Example |
|---|---|
{{relativePath}} |
src/utils/foo.ts |
{{fileName}} |
foo.ts |
{{startLine}} / {{endLine}} |
10, 25 |
{{language}} |
typescript |
{{selectedCode}} |
the selected text |
Default template:
{{relativePath}}:{{startLine}}-{{endLine}}
```{{language}}
{{selectedCode}}
```
Renders as:
src/utils/foo.ts:10-25
```typescript
const x = 1;
const y = 2;
```
Configuration
All settings under copyClaudeContext.*.
| Setting | Default | Options |
|---|---|---|
template |
(see above) | Any text; variables above are replaced. |
iterm2SubmitMode |
pasteOnly |
pasteOnly — paste without executing. pasteAndEnter — paste then press Enter. |
iterm2TargetMode |
chooseSession |
currentSession — always send to the frontmost tab. chooseSession — pick a tab via QuickPick. |
Requirements
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Copy as AI Context | Any platform, VS Code 1.85+ |
| Send to iTerm2 | macOS with iTerm2 installed |
| iTerm2 keystroke simulation | Terminal or VS Code must be granted Accessibility permission in System Settings |
Development
npm install
npm run compile
Press F5 to launch the Extension Development Host.
npm run package # build .vsix
npm run publish # publish to Marketplace