CopyQ

So, you're on the hunt for a clipboard manager that plays nice with all three major desktop platforms? Well, CopyQ is your go-to option! This handy clipboard manager works smoothly on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Pretty cool, right?

What is CopyQ?

CopyQ does what most clipboard managers do: it keeps an eye on your clipboard and saves everything you copy for later use. You can easily grab that content whenever you need it—whether it's pasting into apps or web browsers.

User-Friendly Features

The best part? Using CopyQ is super simple! Just click the program icon in your top bar (or run copyq toggle). You can edit, remove, sort, or move your clipboard entries around. Plus, you can copy items back to the clipboard or paste them right into whatever window you were using last.

Amazing Features That Stand Out

What really makes CopyQ shine is its feature set. It doesn't just store text; it can save HTML entries, images, and pretty much any custom format you throw at it. I love that you can add notes and tags to your clipboard items too! And let’s not forget customizable keyboard shortcuts that work system-wide.

Customize Your Experience

I was pleasantly surprised by how much you can customize the look of CopyQ. While it might not win any beauty contests among Linux utilities, having theme support and adjustable GUI colors makes a difference.

Create Custom Actions Easily

You can also set up custom actions in no time! Just head to the Command dialog (or hit F6), click 'Add,' and either type in your own command or pick one from the list provided.

Powerful Command Line Options

If you're into command lines and scripts, CopyQ has got you covered there too! To check out all its command line options, just open Terminal and type copyq --help.

The Compatibility Challenge

Finding an app that works flawlessly across all major platforms isn't easy—especially with so many different Linux distributions out there. Thankfully, the app's GitHub page has loads of info about which version of CopyQ fits best for your system.

Version Tips for Linux Users

If you're using Linux, it's wise to stick with some older versions of CopyQ for better compatibility. While you can install directly from binaries (or even better from Flathub), building from source may be worth considering too!

Your Clipboard's New Best Friend!

CopyQ is a fantastic tool despite being around for a while now. Before jumping in, check out the "Packaging status" table on the app's GitHub repo. It'll help ensure you're running the right version for your OS!