clipboardy

What it is

Clipboardy is a simple and lightweight Node.js library that allows developers to access the system clipboard, enabling easy copy and paste functionality within their applications. It's particularly useful for automating tasks or integrating clipboard features into command-line tools.

Clipboardy stands out for its simplicity and ease of use in accessing system clipboard functionality within Node.js applications, making it an ideal choice for developers looking to quickly add copy/paste features.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited error handling and feedback

   Clipboardy does not provide detailed error messages or feedback for clipboard operations, which can make debugging difficult.

2. 02

   Security concerns with clipboard access

   Accessing the system clipboard can pose security risks if not properly managed, especially in multi-user environments or when handling sensitive data.

3. 03

   No support for complex data types

   Clipboardy only supports basic text operations and does not handle more complex data structures or formats natively.

What it does well

• Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

• Simple API for copying to and pasting from the clipboard.

• Lightweight with no external dependencies.

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.