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[FEATURE]: Accept Alt+V for image pasting by default #8490

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OpenCode currently only accepts Ctrl+V for image pasting by default, when both Claude Code and Copilot CLI accept Alt+V. Ctrl+V is problematic on Windows because Windows Terminal captures Ctrl+V by default without forwarding it to OpenCode, causing many users to incorrectly conclude that image pasting is not supported by OpenCode, as seen in #1429

I approached the Windows Terminal developers about this, and the default Ctrl+V behavior in WT was a contentious issue back in 2019. One can change the default configuration to remove the Ctrl+V keybinding from WT, but I don't think that's a good solution, since you need to be aware that it's there and preventing image pasting from working in OpenCode:

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Rather than change the default (Ctrl+V), I suggest simply adding Alt+V, the same shortcut supported by Claude Code and Copilot CLI. Since Alt+V is not captured by Windows Terminal, there's no configuration change required. Users trying common key combinations that work for image pasting in other tools will likely try Alt+V, and conclude that image pasting works in OpenCode.

For discoverability, it wouldn't hurt to add an visual hint for image pasting, such as a ccamera emoji (📸: Alt+V), but I would consider the visual indicator or hint a separate feature request.

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  3. github-actions commented on Jan 14, 2026

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    This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

    Feel free to ignore if there are additional details specific to your case.

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  5. kommander commented on Jan 15, 2026

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    I don't think it would conflict with anything, so could be added as additional default.

  6. adgower commented on Feb 3, 2026

    @adgower

    can't wait for this thanks!

  7. github-actions commented on Apr 5, 2026

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    To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 90 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.

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