clipli

Processes clipboard text and images with commands for converting and saving templates.

2|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/weisberg/agent_tools --skill clipli
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Skill: clipli
Source: https://github.com/weisberg/agent_tools/tree/main/tools/clipli/clipli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/weisberg/agent_tools --skill clipli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires textutil, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines complex clipboard operations on macOS, enabling users to inspect, generate, edit, convert, and reuse clipboard content efficiently, reducing manual copy-paste efforts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clipboard Inspection and Conversion: Quickly analyze clipboard data types and convert formats like RTF, HTML, SVG, and images.
  • Template Capture and Rendering: Save formatted content as reusable templates with variable extraction and generate filled outputs for reports or presentations.
  • Automation and Editing: Automate editing of clipboard content, batch render templates, and modify formatting directly within clipboard HTML tables.
  • Use Case: A user wants to extract a table from a webpage, templatize it with variable placeholders, and automatically generate multiple customized reports without manual copy-paste.

Quick Start

Run the clipli inspect command to see what is on your clipboard, then choose commands like convert to change formats or capture to save templates for future reuse.

Frequently Asked Questions about clipli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert macOS clipboard content between HTML, RTF, and image formats?

Convert macOS clipboard content between HTML, RTF, and image formats by running the clipli convert command. This leverages the textutil dependency to inspect clipboard data types and transform them into the desired output format for content reuse.

Can I save formatted clipboard content as a reusable template with variable placeholders?

Save formatted clipboard content as a reusable template with variable placeholders using the clipli capture command. It extracts variables from copied data, allowing you to generate filled outputs for customized reports without manual copy-pasting.

Does clipboard format conversion on macOS require any specific system dependencies?

Clipboard format conversion on macOS requires the textutil system dependency to process formats like RTF and HTML. You need a macOS environment with this underlying tool available to ensure safe and efficient manipulation of clipboard content.

What is the best way to automate editing of clipboard HTML tables directly on macOS?

Automate editing of clipboard HTML tables directly on macOS by using clipli's automation and editing features. You can modify formatting and batch render templates within the clipboard content, eliminating manual editing efforts.

How do I inspect what data types are currently stored on my macOS clipboard?

Inspect what data types are currently stored on your macOS clipboard by running the clipli inspect command. This quickly analyzes the clipboard contents to identify formats like RTF, HTML, SVG, and images before conversion or templating.

Why does my clipboard content lose formatting when pasting between macOS applications?

Clipboard content loses formatting when pasting between macOS applications due to incompatible data types. Use clipli to inspect the clipboard and convert formats like RTF, HTML, or SVG to ensure the target application receives a compatible rich text format.