# CopyQ

> Advanced clipboard manager with editing and scripting features

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/copyq
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/copyq.json
- Website: https://github.com/hluk/copyq
- Category: Utility
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-04T02:41:19+00:00
- Catalog revision: `2692981087`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/hluk/copyq
- Stars: 12591
- Forks: 626
- Open issues: 408
- License: GPL-3.0
- Last push: 2026-11-02T01:09:48+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T01:20:59+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Scripting, Automation, Cross-platform, Clipboard, Clipboard Manager, Utility
Tech stacks: C++, CMake, javascript, python, Qt

## Features
- Stores text, HTML, images, and custom formats in searchable tabs. *(highlighted)*
- Provides a powerful scripting interface and command line control. *(highlighted)*
- Supports customizable system-wide keyboard shortcuts and appearance. *(highlighted)*

## Description

CopyQ is an advanced clipboard manager that monitors the system clipboard and saves its content in customized tabs. It supports storing text, HTML, and images while providing a searchable history and powerful scripting capabilities.

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