clipboard-tools

Copy, paste, and clear system clipboard content across Linux, macOS, WSL, and Cygwin.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill clipboard-tools
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clipboard-tools
Source: https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival/tree/main/.pi/skills/clipboard-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill clipboard-tools

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a straightforward way to interact with your system's clipboard, enabling seamless copying and pasting of text and file content without complex commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Copy to Clipboard: Send text or file content to the clipboard.
  • Paste from Clipboard: Retrieve content from the clipboard.
  • Clear Clipboard: Empty the clipboard contents.
  • Use Case: Quickly copy a command's output to your clipboard to paste it elsewhere, or paste content from your clipboard into a document.

Quick Start

Copy the text "This is important" to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions about clipboard-tools

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I copy command line output directly to the system clipboard?▼

You can copy command line output to the system clipboard by piping the text or file contents to a copy operation, which automatically detects your platform's native tool to send it directly to the clipboard.

Does clipboard automation work across Linux, macOS, and WSL?▼

Clipboard automation works across Linux, macOS, WSL, and Cygwin by automatically detecting the platform and selecting the appropriate native tool, such as pbcopy on macOS or xclip and wl-copy on Linux.

What is the best way to retrieve text from the clipboard in a script?▼

The best way to retrieve text from the clipboard in a script is to use a paste operation, which fetches the current clipboard contents and outputs them as text for further processing or redirection.

How do I clear the system clipboard contents after copying sensitive text?▼

To clear the system clipboard contents after copying sensitive text, you run a clear operation that empties the clipboard, ensuring the data is no longer available for pasting or unauthorized access.

Do I need to install xclip manually to copy text to the clipboard on Linux?▼

You do not need to manually configure tools to copy text to the clipboard on Linux, because the system automatically detects whether xclip or wl-copy is available and uses the correct one for your environment.