clipboard

Read and write macOS clipboard content via pbpaste and pbcopy.

32|9|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DotNetAge/mindx --skill clipboard-dotnetage
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clipboard
Source: https://github.com/DotNetAge/mindx/tree/main/skills/clipboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DotNetAge/mindx --skill clipboard-dotnetage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually managing clipboard content can interrupt workflows and introduce errors when copying and pasting data between tools. This Skill automates reading and updating the clipboard to streamline repetitive tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clipboard Read: Retrieve current clipboard content in a structured JSON format for downstream automation.
  • Clipboard Write: Update the clipboard with new text content from your automation payload.
  • Use Case: Automate copying a generated report summary to the clipboard and then pasting it into a chat or document without manual steps.

Quick Start

Use the clipboard skill to read the current clipboard with action get, or set new text by providing action set and the text payload.

Frequently Asked Questions about clipboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate clipboard read and write operations in a shell script?

Automate clipboard read and write operations in a shell script by executing get or set actions that pass text payloads to the clipboard, returning content in structured JSON for downstream automation.

Can I retrieve macOS clipboard content as JSON for automation workflows?

Retrieve macOS clipboard content as JSON for automation workflows by using the get action, which structures the current clipboard text data for immediate processing in downstream scripts.

Does this clipboard automation skill work on Linux or Windows?

This clipboard automation skill does not work on Linux or Windows; it is restricted to macOS (darwin) environments where the pbpaste and pbcopy utilities are natively available.

Do I need jq installed to use this macOS clipboard automation tool?

You need jq installed to use this macOS clipboard automation tool, as it requires a Bash environment with both jq and the native macOS pbpaste/pbcopy utilities to handle actions.

What is the best way to copy generated text to the clipboard without manual steps?

The best way to copy generated text to the clipboard without manual steps is using the set action, which updates the clipboard directly from your automation payload for instant pasting.