paste

Clean and reformat terminal clipboard content for multiple destinations with Python regex and secret scanning.

552|46|Updated Jun 3, 2026
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Skill: paste
Source: https://github.com/coreyhaines31/makerskills/tree/main/skills/paste
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreyhaines31/makerskills --skill paste-coreyhaines31

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly clean and reformat content from their terminal for pasting into different platforms like Slack, Notion, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, GitHub, or plain text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content Cleaning: Strips ANSI codes, box-drawing chars, terminal prompt artifacts, and applies destination-specific formatting.
  • Clipboard Interaction: Reads from the clipboard by default and writes back to the clipboard and a chat preview.
  • Secret Detection: Scans for secrets (API keys, tokens, .env values) and warns before copying anything sensitive.
  • Destination Support: Offers various destinations like Slack, Notion, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, GitHub, markdown, and HTML.

Quick Start

Use the /paste command followed by the content you want to clean and format. For example, /paste slack.

Frequently Asked Questions about paste

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

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How do I remove ANSI codes and terminal artifacts before pasting content into Slack or Notion?

To remove ANSI codes and terminal artifacts for Slack or Notion, you can clean and reformat terminal content using destination-specific processing. The tool reads from your clipboard, strips box-drawing characters and prompt artifacts, and writes the formatted text back to your clipboard.

What is the best way to scan terminal output for API keys before copying to a chat platform?

Scanning terminal output for API keys before copying is handled via built-in secret detection. The tool checks your clipboard content for sensitive values like tokens and .env variables, warning you before anything sensitive is pasted into platforms like Slack or GitHub.

Can I format terminal content for LinkedIn and Twitter directly from my clipboard?

Yes, you can format terminal content for LinkedIn and Twitter directly from your clipboard. The tool supports multiple destinations including social media platforms, reading your copied terminal text, applying the specific formatting required, and writing the cleaned result back to your clipboard.

How do I convert terminal output to markdown or HTML for documentation?

To convert terminal output to markdown or HTML, the tool applies destination-specific formatting to your clipboard content. It cleans the raw terminal text by stripping prompt artifacts and ANSI codes, then outputs the properly formatted syntax for your chosen documentation format.

Does this content cleaning tool work with GitHub pastes and email formatting?

Yes, this content cleaning tool works with GitHub pastes and email formatting. It reads your terminal output from the clipboard, removes terminal-specific characters, and applies the appropriate formatting rules for GitHub or email before writing the cleaned content back.

Why does my copied terminal text include weird box-drawing characters when pasted into plain text?

Weird box-drawing characters appear when pasting terminal text into plain text because the original terminal UI artifacts are retained. A content cleaning tool strips these characters, along with ANSI codes, ensuring your pasted output matches standard plain text formatting.