Unable to copy terminal output to clipboard on macOS #4324

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opened 2026-02-16 17:43:26 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @teddy-paris on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @kommander on GitHub.

Problem

When using OpenCode's integrated terminal, users cannot copy text from the terminal output using Cmd+C on macOS. The keyboard shortcut appears to be intercepted by the TUI before it reaches the system clipboard.

Expected Behavior

Users should be able to select text in the integrated terminal and copy it to the clipboard using standard macOS shortcuts (Cmd+C), so they can paste it into the chat input or other applications.

Current Behavior

Pressing Cmd+C after selecting text in the integrated terminal does nothing - the text is not copied to the clipboard.

Environment

  • macOS
  • OpenCode TUI with integrated terminal

Suggested Solutions

  1. Pass through Cmd+C to the system when text is selected in the terminal
  2. Add a right-click context menu with "Copy" option
  3. Add a keybind specifically for terminal copy (e.g., Cmd+Shift+C)

Use Case

Users often need to copy error messages, file paths, or command output from the terminal to paste into the chat for context or to reference in their queries.

Originally created by @teddy-paris on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026). Originally assigned to: @kommander on GitHub. ## Problem When using OpenCode's integrated terminal, users cannot copy text from the terminal output using `Cmd+C` on macOS. The keyboard shortcut appears to be intercepted by the TUI before it reaches the system clipboard. ## Expected Behavior Users should be able to select text in the integrated terminal and copy it to the clipboard using standard macOS shortcuts (`Cmd+C`), so they can paste it into the chat input or other applications. ## Current Behavior Pressing `Cmd+C` after selecting text in the integrated terminal does nothing - the text is not copied to the clipboard. ## Environment - macOS - OpenCode TUI with integrated terminal ## Suggested Solutions 1. Pass through `Cmd+C` to the system when text is selected in the terminal 2. Add a right-click context menu with "Copy" option 3. Add a keybind specifically for terminal copy (e.g., `Cmd+Shift+C`) ## Use Case Users often need to copy error messages, file paths, or command output from the terminal to paste into the chat for context or to reference in their queries.
yindo added the opentui label 2026-02-16 17:43:26 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

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

  • #7134: Unable to copy terminal output to clipboard on macOS

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

For keybind-related issues, please also check our pinned keybinds documentation: #4997

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #7134: Unable to copy terminal output to clipboard on macOS Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case. For keybind-related issues, please also check our pinned keybinds documentation: #4997
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#4324