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CopyQ

Advanced clipboard manager with searchable and editable history across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars9.5k
Last commit5 days ago
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Cross Platform ClipboardDesktop ProductivityScriptable ClipboardProductivityClipboard Manager
Overview

Why consider CopyQ?

CopyQ is an open-source, highly customizable clipboard manager. It records system clipboard history into tabbed sheets, supports text tags, custom scripting, image previews, and automated clipboard filtering actions.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of CopyQ

CopyQ offers power-user clipboard automation with tree-structured tabs, hotkeys, and regex script triggers.

Quickstart

  1. Download CopyQ for Windows, macOS, or Linux distributions.
  2. Press Ctrl+Backtick or your configured hotkey to open the clipboard list.
  3. Organize clippings into custom tabs (Code, Templates, Passwords, Screenshots).
  4. Automate repetitive transformations using the built-in ECMAScript command engine.

CopyQ is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

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CopyQ FAQs

CopyQ is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

CopyQ is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

CopyQ is listed as an alternative to Paste. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.