{"version":"2.1.69","anchor":"prefill-cli-flag","canonical_anchor":"prefill-cli-flag","heading":"--prefill CLI Flag","tier":null,"area":null,"scope":null,"heads_up":null,"url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.69\/e\/prefill-cli-flag","release_url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.69","markdown":"### `--prefill` CLI Flag\n\n**What**\n\nPre-fill the prompt input with text without automatically submitting it, allowing the user to review and edit before sending.\n\n**Usage**\n\n`claude --prefill \"implement a function that\"` **Details** - Text appears in the input field ready for editing - Unlike `--print`, does not auto-submit \u2014 the user can modify the prompt before pressing Enter - Useful for templates, repetitive prompts, or workflow scripting **Evidence** Prefill flag (search for `\"--prefill\"`, `\"Pre-fill the prompt input with text without submitting it\"`)"}