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📋 Local-Only Utility

Clipboard History Manager

Capture, search, pin and edit everything you copy. Stored entirely in your browser — never leaves your device.

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Private & Local Storage

All clipboard entries are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB. Nothing is uploaded to any server, ever.

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How to use

Click "Capture Clipboard" on this page to save what's currently in your clipboard. Browsers require an explicit click — automatic background capture is not possible for privacy reasons. Keyboard shortcut hint: ⌘ Shift V (this page doesn't intercept — use it elsewhere to copy, then come back and click Capture).

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Click "Capture Clipboard" above to save your current clipboard content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I have to click a button to capture my clipboard? ⌄
Modern browsers enforce strict privacy rules around clipboard access. A web page can only read your clipboard in direct response to a user gesture (like clicking a button). This prevents malicious sites from silently harvesting everything you copy. We fully support this restriction — "Capture Clipboard" will only ever run when you explicitly click it.
Where is my clipboard history stored? ⌄
All entries are saved in your browser's IndexedDB — a local, client-side database that lives inside your browser profile on your device. No data is sent to any server. The data persists between sessions as long as you don't clear your browser storage. You can export everything as JSON or HTML at any time.
Can I sync my clipboard history across devices? ⌄
Not automatically — that would require sending your data to a server, which we don't do. However, you can export your history as a JSON file on one device and import it (or simply keep it as a backup) on another. We're working on an optional encrypted sync feature for the future.
How do I export my history? ⌄
Click "Export JSON" to download all your entries as a machine-readable JSON file, or "Export HTML" to download a nicely formatted HTML document you can open in any browser. Both options are available in the top action bar. Exports include all metadata: timestamps, tags, type, and pinned status.
How many entries can I store? ⌄
The default limit is 200 entries. You can change this in Settings (up to 5,000). When the limit is reached, the oldest unpinned entries are automatically removed to make room. Pinned entries are never auto-deleted. The actual storage cap depends on your browser and device, but IndexedDB typically allows several hundred MB or more.
Is my clipboard data encrypted? ⌄
IndexedDB storage is protected by your browser's same-origin policy — other websites cannot access it. However, it is not encrypted at the database level; anyone with physical access to your device and browser profile could read the data. For sensitive passwords or secrets, we recommend using a dedicated password manager rather than storing them in clipboard history.