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Clipboard MCP Server

@mnardit

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mnardit

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Max Nardit

About Clipboard MCP Server

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#clipboard#rust#mcp#cross-platform#ai

Clipboard MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clipboard": {
      "command": "clipboard-mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Clipboard Mcp?

Clipboard Mcp is a cross-platform MCP server that gives AI assistants direct read/write access to the system clipboard. It provides tools to read, write, and watch the clipboard, and is built as a single Rust binary with zero runtime dependencies.

How to use Clipboard Mcp?

Install via cargo install clipboard-mcp or download a binary from GitHub Releases. Then configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the command clipboard-mcp as shown in the README JSON snippet.

Key features of Clipboard Mcp

  • Read text from the clipboard using get_clipboard
  • Write text to the clipboard using set_clipboard
  • Watch for clipboard changes in real-time (default 30s timeout)
  • Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux (X11 + Wayland)
  • Single binary, ~250 lines, zero runtime dependencies

Use cases of Clipboard Mcp

  • Let AI assistants read your latest copied text
  • Programmatically set clipboard content from AI responses
  • Automate clipboard monitoring in workflow scripts
  • Bridge clipboard data between MCP-enabled tools

Frequently asked questions

1

What platforms does Clipboard Mcp support?

Windows, macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon), and Linux (X11 and Wayland).

2

How do I install Clipboard Mcp?

Run `cargo install clipboard-mcp` or download a prebuilt binary from GitHub Releases.

3

What dependencies does Clipboard Mcp require?

None at runtime. It is a single binary built with Rust, using arboard (by 1Password) and the rmcp MCP SDK.

4

How long does the clipboard watch wait?

The `watch_clipboard` tool has a default timeout of 30 seconds.

5

How do I configure Clipboard Mcp in my MCP client?

Add a server entry to your `mcpServers` configuration with the command `clipboard-mcp` (see the README for the exact JSON).

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