ClipMate is a modern clipboard manager designed to help users efficiently manage their clipboard history and boost productivity. It offers powerful features such as PowerPaste for smart auto-targeting paste, Quick Paste for instant access to frequently used clips, and advanced text manipulation tools. The software allows organizing clips into collections and supports multi-format content including text, images, RTF, HTML, and files.
Key Features:
PowerPaste: Enables intelligent paste operations with macro automation.
Quick Paste: Provides rapid access to frequently used clipboard items.
Organize Clips: Create and manage collections for better organization of clips.
Advanced Text Manipulation: Utilizes tools for enhanced text editing and transformations.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for content creators, developers, and anyone needing efficient clipboard management. ClipMate enhances workflow efficiency by providing faster access to clips and improving the organization of multi-format content.
ClipMate can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into your system without additional download steps.
README
ClipMate
A modern recreation of the classic ClipMate clipboard manager built with .NET 10 and WPF.
> This project is a modern, open‑source tribute to the original ClipMate® by
> Thornsoft Development, which I have used and appreciated since 2004.
> 🧪 Beta Software - ClipMate has reached feature parity with the original ClipMate and is now in beta testing. While all major features are implemented, you may encounter bugs as we focus on stability and polish. Please report any issues you find!
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Status
ClipMate has reached 99% feature parity with the original ClipMate 7.5 and is now in beta testing. All core functionality is implemented and stable, with focus now on polish, performance, and bug fixes.
Key Features
Clipboard Management - Capture and organize text, images, RTF, HTML, and files with multi-format support
QuickPaste & PowerPaste - Smart auto-targeting paste and macro automation for workflow efficiency
Organization - Multi-database support with collections, folders, and virtual (SQL-based) collections
Search & Discovery - Full-text search, saved queries, and SQL console for advanced filtering
Templates & Shortcuts - Reusable content with tag replacement and nickname-based quick access
Text Editing - Monaco editor integration with syntax highlighting, transformations
Encryption - AES-256 protection with session-based key management and automatic cleanup
Printing - Customizable reports with print preview and layout options
ThrottleDebounce 2.0.1 - Debouncing for auto-save operations (Apache 2.0)
TUnit 1.12.43 - Testing framework (MIT)
Build Tools:
Cake Build 5.0.0 - Build automation (MIT)
nanoemoji - Color font generation (Apache 2.0)
fonttools - Font manipulation library (MIT)
Ninja - Build system (Apache 2.0)
Complete Attribution: See THIRD-PARTY-NOTICES.md for full license texts and attribution details.
DevExpress Notice: This application requires a commercial DevExpress license for production use, modification, or redistribution. The MIT license of ClipMate's source code does not extend to DevExpress components. See THIRD-PARTY-NOTICES.md for details.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Third-Party Components: This project uses third-party libraries with various open-source licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD, WTFPL) and one commercial component (DevExpress). See THIRD-PARTY-NOTICES.md for complete license information and attribution.
Acknowledgment
ClipMate (this project) is an independent, open‑source recreation inspired by the original ClipMate® Clipboard Extender, created by Thornsoft Development, Inc. and developed by Chris Thornton.
I have been a licensed ClipMate user since 2004, and this project was created as a tribute to the original application and the impact it had on my daily workflow. This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Thornsoft
Development in any way. All trademarks and copyrights for the original ClipMate® belong to their respective owners.
Built with .NET 10, WPF, and DevExpress A modern recreation of the classic ClipMate clipboard manager
Status: Beta | Version: 0.1.0 | Last Updated: January 26, 2026
