Pasting Images into Claude Code on Linux

· Josh Sherman · May 24, 2026, 10:04 p.m.
Summary
In this blog post, the author discusses troubleshooting issues with pasting images into Claude Code on Linux and Ghostty on macOS. The problem was related to missing clipboard utilities like xclip and wl-clipboard. After installing these tools, the author was able to resolve the issue, highlighting the importance of having the correct clipboard utilities for proper functionality in different setups.
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