Show HN: Paste-preview – see and mark up images you paste into Claude Code (github.com)

A new plugin, "Paste-preview," has been introduced for Claude Code, a terminal-based AI code assistant, allowing users to see and annotate images directly within the code environment. When a user pastes an image, it appears as a thumbnail, enabling easy identification amidst multiple pastes. Users can mark up images using various editing tools before sending them to Claude, streamlining workflow and enhancing communication of visual ideas during coding sessions. This development is significant for the AI/ML community as it bridges the gap between visual content and text-based coding, facilitating clearer and more efficient collaboration among developers. The plugin supports multiple operating systems—macOS, Linux, and Windows—and integrates smoothly without requiring a terminal restart. It utilizes existing clipboard utilities and ensures that marked-up images are sent to Claude rather than original pastes, maintaining contextual relevance. With usability enhancements like language support and customizable editing options, Paste-preview exemplifies how AI tools can be tailored to optimize user experience in software development environments.