Clipboard Mcp Server

What is Clipboard MCP Server?

Clipboard MCP Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows LLM models (like Claude Code) to save relevant output directly to your system clipboard for immediate use. It works with any MCP-compatible client that supports SSE transport, such as Claude Code and LM Studio.

How to use Clipboard MCP Server?

Set up the server using the automatic setup.sh script or manually (create a Python virtual environment, install from requirements.txt, and install xclip on Linux). Run the server with ./start.sh or python server.py (default port 3001). Add the appropriate SSE URL configuration (e.g., http://localhost:3001/sse) to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., ~/.claude.json for Claude Code).

Key features of Clipboard MCP Server

• Saves command snippets (e.g., npm install express) directly to clipboard
• Saves code snippets ready to paste into an editor
• Saves short answers like city names, numbers, or specific values
• Saves any text content for immediate use
• Provides three dedicated tools: save_to_clipboard, save_command_to_clipboard, and save_code_to_clipboard
• Works with Claude Code, LM Studio, and other MCP clients supporting SSE transport

Use cases of Clipboard MCP Server

• Copying installation commands (e.g., npm install express) while reading full instructions
• Pasting code snippets from LLM responses directly into your editor
• Extracting specific values (like capital city names) for quick use
• Any scenario where LLM output needs to be immediately pasted elsewhere

FAQ from Clipboard MCP Server

What operating systems does Clipboard MCP Server support?

The server requires xclip on Linux. Installation instructions include sudo apt install xclip for Debian-based systems; support for other OS is not specified in the README.

How do I configure my MCP client to use Clipboard MCP Server?

Add a JSON entry to your client's configuration (e.g., ~/.claude.json) with type "sse" and the URL http://localhost:PORT/sse (default port 3001). For custom ports, update the URL accordingly.

Can I change the port the server runs on?

Yes. Use ./start.sh PORT or python server.py --port PORT to specify a custom port.

What transport protocol does Clipboard MCP Server use?

It uses SSE (Server-Sent Events) transport, as indicated by the SSE endpoint http://localhost:PORT/sse.