klippy
| Crates.io | klippy |
| lib.rs | klippy |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| created_at | 2025-04-25 22:17:29.407927+00 |
| updated_at | 2025-04-25 22:17:29.407927+00 |
| description | A lightweight clipboard manager built with Rust and egui. |
| homepage | https://github.com/ThembinkosiThemba/klippy |
| repository | https://github.com/ThembinkosiThemba/klippy |
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Thembinkosi Mkhonta (ThembinkosiThemba)
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Klippy
Klippy is a lightweight clipboard manager built with Rust and egui. This application allows users to store, search, and manage multiple clipboard entries efficiently.
Klippy can:
- Automatically captures and stores clipboard content
- Search through clipboard history
- Pin important entries to prevent automatic removal
- Customizable settings
Installation
From crates.io
cargo install klippy
From source
- Clone
git clone https://github.com/ThembinkosiThemba/klippy.git
cd klippy
- Build and run:
cargo build --release
cargo run --release
- The compiled binary will be available at
target/release/klippy
Usage
- The application runs in the background and automatically stores text copied to your clipboard
- Click on any entry to copy it back to your clipboard
- Use the search box to find specific entries
- Pin important entries with the 📍 button to prevent them from being automatically removed
Settings
- Set maximum number of entries to keep
- Access via the "Settings" button
Storage Location
The application stores your clipboard data at:
- Linux:
~/.config/klippy/klippy/data.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\klippy\klippy\config\data.json - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/com.klippy.klippy/config/data.json
You can open this location directly using the "Open Storage" button.
License
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details