Claude Code Editor Input is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides a convenient way to input text in a temporary Markdown editor and send it directly to the Anthropic Claude Code Extension.
Features
Opens a temporary Markdown editor for composing prompts to Claude
Automatically sends content to Claude Code Extension terminal when the editor is closed
Automatically starts Claude terminal if not already running
Usage
Method 1: Using Command Palette
Open the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P or Ctrl+Shift+P)
Search for and select Open Claude Input Editor
A temporary Markdown file will open with a placeholder comment
Write your prompt for Claude in the editor
Close the editor tab to automatically send the content to Claude
Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Alt+I (on both Windows/Linux and Mac)
A temporary Markdown file will open
Write your prompt for Claude
Close the editor tab to send the content
Method 3: Using Editor Title Button
When the Claude Code extension is available, you'll see a note icon in the editor title bar
