An advanced clipboard manager with powerful editing, scripting, and cross-platform support.
CopyQ is an advanced, open-source clipboard manager that saves and organizes clipboard history across text, HTML, images, and custom formats. It solves the limitation of default system clipboards by providing persistent storage, editing capabilities, and scripting for automation, making clipboard data easily accessible and manageable.
Developers, power users, and professionals who frequently copy-paste content and need enhanced clipboard management with automation and cross-platform support.
Developers choose CopyQ for its powerful scripting API, deep customization options, and ability to handle complex clipboard workflows that basic managers cannot, all while being free and open-source.
Clipboard manager with advanced features
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Supports Linux, Windows, and macOS 13+ with detailed installation options for each OS, including package managers like Homebrew and Chocolatey, ensuring broad usability.
Handles text, HTML, images, and custom formats with drag-and-drop and in-app editing, allowing efficient storage and retrieval of diverse clipboard items.
Offers an advanced command-line and scripting API for automation, enabling users to create custom commands and integrate with workflows, as documented in the scripting section.
Provides system-wide keyboard shortcuts, customizable tabs, and appearance settings, allowing users to tailor the interface and commands to specific needs.
On macOS, users may need to run additional commands to remove quarantine attributes and re-sign the app, which can be error-prone and inconvenient, as noted in the README.
For unlisted operating systems, installation requires building from source, adding setup time and technical knowledge, which limits accessibility.
The advanced features like scripting and command-line interface can overwhelm users who only need basic clipboard management, making it less approachable for casual use.