Greenclip

Spec sheet

Purpose

Greenclip keeps a history of clipboard selections so users can switch back to them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository includes a BSD 3-Clause license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Founded

2016Read 28 Sep 2026 · github.com

Alternative launchers

The README also gives example usage with dmenu and fzf.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Application blacklist

Users can configure applications to blacklist from clipboard history.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Clipboard manager limitation

The FAQ says Greenclip cannot run alongside another clipboard manager.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Data and security

The v4.3 release notes say a prune command was added to clear sensitive entries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Distribution

The project describes Greenclip as a static binary and lists an Arch Linux AUR package as an alternative installation method.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

History settings

Configuration includes a maximum history length and a maximum selection size in bytes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Image size limit

The FAQ says history supports only small images of approximately less than 500 kB.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Image support

Greenclip can keep small images in history, and image support can be disabled in configuration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Pinned selections

Users can configure selections to remain at the end of the history.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Rofi integration

Greenclip is intended to work with rofi, which it uses to show clipboard history.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Selection sources

A configuration option can merge the X Primary selection with the clipboard selection.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Clipboard Managers#31 of 407.4
• Clipboard Manager Software#31 of 397.4