Paste clipboard images directly into Claude Code with a single shortcut.
Press Ctrl+Shift+V (or Cmd+Shift+V on Mac) with a screenshot in your clipboard → image is saved to .claude/screenshots/ and delivered to Claude Code automatically.
How it works
- Take a screenshot (Win+Shift+S, Snipping Tool, etc.)
- Switch to VS Code
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+V - Done — image goes to Claude Code (terminal or panel, auto-detected)
Modes
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
auto (default) |
Detects Claude Code terminal → sends path; otherwise injects into panel |
terminal |
Sends file path to the Claude Code terminal |
inject |
Restores image to clipboard + Ctrl+V into Claude Code panel |
clipboard |
Copies file path to clipboard only |
Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
imageToClaude.saveFolder |
.claude/screenshots |
Where images are saved (relative to workspace root) |
imageToClaude.insertMethod |
auto |
Delivery mode (see above) |
imageToClaude.filenamePrefix |
screenshot |
Filename prefix |
Requirements
- VS Code 1.85+
- Claude Code (terminal or VS Code panel)
License
MIT — free to use, fork, and ship.
Support
If this extension saves you time, you can support the work:
USDT (TRC20 / TRON Network)
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Made by Seif AMARA