skills.rest
umputun
umputunCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

txt-copy

Copy generated text to the clipboard via a timestamped temporary file.

439|45|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#cross-platform#macos#linux#text#copy#clipboard
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/umputun/cc-thingz --skill txt-copy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: txt-copy
Source: https://github.com/umputun/cc-thingz/tree/main/plugins/workflow/skills/txt-copy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/umputun/cc-thingz --skill txt-copy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Copy generated text content to clipboard via a timestamped temp file, ensuring safe reuse of the material you create.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Copy text to clipboard across macOS, Linux, and other platforms using native clipboard tools (pbcopy, xclip, xsel).
  • Create a timestamped temp file to guarantee a clean clipboard operation and easy auditing.
  • Confirm successful copy and character count to the user after the operation.

Quick Start

Copy the currently selected text to the clipboard by invoking the txt-copy skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about txt-copy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I copy generated text to the clipboard on Linux or macOS?▼

Copying generated text to the clipboard on macOS and Linux uses native utilities like pbcopy, xclip, or xsel to transfer content directly from a temporary file.

What is the best way to copy long text content to the system clipboard safely?▼

Copying long text to the system clipboard safely involves writing content to a timestamped temporary file first, ensuring a clean clipboard operation before removing the file.

Does this clipboard copy tool work on both macOS and Linux?▼

Yes, this clipboard copy tool works cross-platform on both macOS and Linux by automatically detecting and invoking the available native clipboard utility like pbcopy, xclip, or xsel.

How do I verify if text was successfully copied to the clipboard?▼

You can verify text was successfully copied to the clipboard because this skill confirms the operation and provides a character count of the transferred content after finishing the process.

Do I need xclip or xsel installed to copy text to the clipboard on Linux?▼

Yes, you need either xclip or xsel installed on Linux to use this skill, as it relies on these native platform clipboard utilities to execute the copy operation.

Related Skills

Explore More Content & Communication Skills→
malue-aimalue-ai
36

linux-clipboard

Read and write Linux clipboard content using xclip or xsel.

Official
Basic
WaterplanAIWaterplanAI
31

cpc

Copy text to the macOS clipboard using the pbcopy utility.

Official
Basic
winsorllcwinsorllc

clipboard-tools

Copy, paste, and clear system clipboard content across Linux, macOS, WSL, and Cygwin.

Community
Intermediate
winsorllcwinsorllc

clipboard-manager

Manage system clipboard content with copy, paste, clear, and watch operations.

Community
Intermediate