The KDE Plasma clipboard tool stores recent entries and provides configurable clipboard history.

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About Klipper

Klipper is the clipboard cut and paste utility for the KDE Plasma desktop. Its main job is to keep recent clipboard entries so they can be reused, and it provides a configurable clipboard history.

The Klipper Handbook covers basic usage, the Klipper widget, clipboard and selection behavior, actions, and general options. Its configuration section covers the action menu, action configuration, and keyboard shortcut options. The source does not list supported platforms beyond the KDE Plasma desktop, and it does not describe any usage limits.

Key features

  • Stores recent clipboard entries as a clipboard history
  • Configurable clipboard history settings
  • Separate clipboard and selection behavior
  • Action menu for working with clipboard content
  • Configurable actions
  • Keyboard shortcut options
Best for: Users of the KDE Plasma desktop who want a clipboard history they can configure.
Good for
  • Open source
  • Listed as free
  • Clipboard history can be configured

Klipper at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Free
Open source
Yes
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 9, 2026

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Klipper FAQ

What does Klipper do?
Klipper is the Plasma clipboard cut and paste utility. It stores recent clipboard entries and provides a configurable clipboard history.
Where are Klipper's settings described?
The Configuring Klipper section of the handbook covers general options, the action menu, actions configuration, and shortcut options.
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