pi-copy-message
Pi extension with a searchable TUI picker for copying raw session messages
Package details
Install pi-copy-message from npm and Pi will load the resources declared by the package manifest.
$ pi install npm:pi-copy-message- Package
pi-copy-message- Version
4.0.12- Published
- Nov 4, 2026
- Downloads
- 2,221/mo · 1,796/wk
- Author
- fitchmultz
- License
- MIT
- Types
- extension
- Size
- 66.4 KB
- Dependencies
- 0 dependencies · 2 peers
Pi manifest JSON
{
"extensions": [
"./extensions"
]
}Security note
Pi packages can execute code and influence agent behavior. Review the source before installing third-party packages.
README
pi-copy-message
Copy message text from a Pi session with a searchable picker. The copied text keeps the original code, spaces, and line breaks.
Install and start
This extension requires Pi and Node.js. See the development guide for version requirements.
Run this command:
pi install npm:pi-copy-messageStart Pi. Run /reload if Pi is already open.
Enter this command in Pi:
/copy-messageType words to search roles and message text. Use ↑ or ↓ to select a message. Press Enter to copy the message.
Use the picker
Messages appear from oldest to newest. The picker selects the newest visible message first.
User, assistant, and visible custom messages appear by default. Tool and bash messages stay hidden.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+T | Show or hide tool and bash messages |
| Ctrl+U / Ctrl+A / Alt+C | Show or hide user, assistant, or custom messages |
| Tab | Preview the selected message |
| Alt+M | Switch between raw text and text with role/time metadata |
| Esc / Ctrl+C | Cancel |
The picker uses your Pi selection bindings. Its key hints show those bindings.
Direct copies
| Command | What it copies |
|---|---|
/copy-user |
Your most recent message with text |
/copy-message latest |
The latest default-visible message in Pi's active context |
/copy-message 3 |
The third default-visible message, counted oldest to newest |
/copy-message latest --with-meta |
The latest message with its role and local time, when available |
latest follows Pi's active context, including context edits, omissions, and compaction. The picker, numbered copies, and /copy-user use stored messages on the current branch, including history before compaction.
Limits and clipboard
The picker requires interactive TUI mode. Direct commands also work outside TUI mode, where Pi may hide notifications.
The extension uses Pi's clipboard support and OSC 52 fallback. It reports “Copied” only after local clipboard readback matches the copied text.
On Termux, unavailable readback produces "Sent … to terminal clipboard; paste to verify." Termux Fold can receive clipboard writes without the optional Termux:API app needed for readback. Keep Termux visible and use its Paste action to check delivery.
Empty or mismatched readback still produces a warning. Unavailable readback on other platforms also warns. A failed write produces an error.
The extension cannot verify remote terminal delivery. Paste into a local editor to check delivery.
Restart Pi after you change dependencies or the Pi runtime.
Docs and support
The reference lists all controls, command aliases, and clipboard details. The development guide covers tests and releases.
License
MIT · Mitch Fultz