CopyQ is a clipboard manager with editing and scripting features, according to its repository description.
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CopyQ manages clipboard history and includes editing and scripting features.
About CopyQ
CopyQ is a cross-platform clipboard manager available for Linux, Windows, macOS 10.15+, and web that monitors system clipboard activity and saves copied content to customizable tabs. It supports storing text, HTML, images, and custom clipboard formats, and allows users to edit, sort, tag, and manage saved items. The tool includes system-wide customizable shortcuts, a Vim-like editor, options to ignore clipboard content from specific windows or text patterns, and an advanced command-line interface and scripting API for automation; command-line and scripting features require the main application to be running.
Key features
- Monitors system clipboard and saves content to customizable tabs
- Stores text, HTML, images, and custom clipboard formats
- Edit, sort, tag, and organize clipboard history items
- System-wide customizable shortcuts for paste and app control
- Advanced command-line interface and scripting API
- Ignore clipboard content from specific windows or text patterns
Best for: It is most useful for power users on Linux, Windows, macOS 10.15+, or web who need to organize, edit, and automate clipboard workflows.
Good for
- Cross-platform compatibility with Linux, Windows, macOS 10.15+, and web
- Built-in scripting API and command-line interface for automation
- Fully customizable appearance, shortcuts, and tab organization
Watch out for
- Command-line and scripting features only work when the main app is running
- macOS support is limited to version 10.15 and newer
CopyQ at a glance
- Website
- hluk.github.io/CopyQ
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CopyQ FAQ
Which operating systems and platforms support CopyQ?
CopyQ supports Linux, Windows, macOS 10.15 and newer, and web.
Can I use CopyQ's command-line tools without the app running?
No, the main application must be running to use command-line and scripting features.
What types of content can CopyQ save to its history?
CopyQ can save text, HTML, images, and other custom clipboard formats.
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