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
FAQ from Clipboard Mcp
What platforms does Clipboard Mcp support?
Windows, macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon), and Linux (X11 and Wayland).
How do I install Clipboard Mcp?
Run cargo install clipboard-mcp or download a prebuilt binary from GitHub Releases.
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.
How long does the clipboard watch wait?
The watch_clipboard tool has a default timeout of 30 seconds.
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).
