clipboard-history

Reads and writes Windows clipboard content including text, HTML, and images via PowerShell.

779|139|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden --skill clipboard-history-taracodlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clipboard-history
Source: https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden/tree/main/skills/clipboard-history
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden --skill clipboard-history-taracodlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read and write Windows clipboard content, including text, HTML, and images, and access clipboard history via PowerShell to streamline copy/paste workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read current clipboard content (text, HTML, images) and determine available data formats.
  • Write or replace clipboard data from automation scripts.
  • Access and utilize clipboard history (Win+V) within scripted workflows for data capture and diagnostics.

Quick Start

Read the current clipboard content or set new clipboard data.

Frequently Asked Questions about clipboard-history

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I read and write Windows clipboard content using PowerShell?

Access Windows clipboard history via PowerShell to capture and script previously copied items. It enables diagnostics and data extraction from the Win+V history within automated workflows.

Can I write images directly to the clipboard from an automation script?

Write image data directly to the Windows clipboard from automation scripts. It supports replacing existing clipboard content with image formats alongside text and HTML.

Does this clipboard automation approach work on platforms other than Windows?

Clipboard access via PowerShell is designed for Windows environments. It relies on Windows-specific PowerShell execution to safely read and write clipboard data.

What is the best way to automate copy and paste workflows on Windows?

Automate copy and paste workflows on Windows by reading current clipboard data and writing transformed content back. This PowerShell approach enables safe, contained execution for local tasks.