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alfred-clipboard

Retrieve and analyze Alfred clipboard history with read-only SQL queries.

1|Updated May 12, 2018
Search Tags:#SQLite#search#history#Alfred#clipboard#Mac
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tbroadley/dotfiles --skill alfred-clipboard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alfred-clipboard
Source: https://github.com/tbroadley/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/alfred-clipboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tbroadley/dotfiles --skill alfred-clipboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill retrieves and analyzes Alfred's clipboard history, helping you locate past snippets and copied text without manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search recent clipboard items by text, app, or timestamp to quickly re-find previously copied content.
  • Review the most recent entries or filter by application to reconstruct a workflow or quote.
  • Use cases include reusing a recent URL, recovering a lost snippet, or auditing clipboard activity.

Quick Start

Try asking the AI: "Show me my recent clipboard items matching 'keyword'."

Frequently Asked Questions about alfred-clipboard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search my Alfred clipboard history by text?▼

You can search Alfred clipboard history by text by querying the SQLite database. This skill reads the clipboard.alfdb database and executes read-only SELECT queries to locate past snippets and copied text matching your keywords.

Can I recover a recently copied URL or snippet from the Alfred clipboard database?▼

Yes, you can recover a recently copied URL or snippet from the Alfred clipboard database. The skill retrieves recent entries from the SQLite database at ~/Library/Application Support/Alfred/Databases/clipboard.alfdb to help you reuse content.

Does this tool modify or delete items in the Alfred clipboard database?▼

No, this tool does not modify or delete items in the Alfred clipboard database. It executes strictly read-only SELECT queries against the SQLite clipboard table to ensure your Alfred clipboard history remains completely intact.

How do I review recent Mac clipboard items filtered by application?▼

To review recent Mac clipboard items filtered by application, this skill queries the Alfred SQLite clipboard database. It retrieves and analyzes your copied text entries based on the source app and timestamp to reconstruct workflows.

What is the best way to audit clipboard activity on Mac using SQLite?▼

The best way to audit clipboard activity on Mac using SQLite is querying the Alfred clipboard database. This skill filters clipboard history by timestamp, application, and text content directly from the clipboard.alfdb SQLite file.

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