Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)

Name: Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)
Author: arendtio

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About Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)

MCP server to write to the Wayland clipboard via wl-copy.

#linux #wayland #clipboard #copy #paste

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clipboard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-wayland-clipboard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)?

An MCP server that allows you to place AI-generated text directly into the system clipboard on Wayland. It is designed for users who want to quickly copy AI responses (e.g., formulas, code) without manual selection.

How to use Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)?

Configure the server in your MCP client using the npx command as shown in the example config. Once running, send a prompt asking for text (e.g., "I need an Excel formula that sums values from 1 to 5 in column A"), and the server copies the generated text to the clipboard.

Key features of Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)

Places AI-generated text directly into the clipboard
Works with Wayland display servers
Simple setup via npx command
No manual copy-paste needed for AI outputs

Use cases of Linux Clipboard MCP Server (wayland)

Copy an Excel formula generated by AI to use in a spreadsheet
Quickly grab AI-generated code snippets for pasting into an editor
Transfer AI suggestions (e.g., configuration lines) directly to other applications