Unclear Whether ffmpeg must already be installed on your computer for thumbnails to appear is not stated.
What
The bridge is the link that carries attachments into Claude Code from the mobile and desktop apps. Two things are new:
- Video thumbnails: Claude Code uses ffmpeg, a common video tool, to take a single frame from a video as a JPEG image and sends it along as a preview.
- Upload timeout: large uploads sent in pieces are now stopped if they take too long.
Why
Videos you attach from the mobile or desktop app show a preview image instead of appearing blank.
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Whether ffmpeg must already be installed on your computer for thumbnails to appear is not stated.