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Installation

Clipboard Manager supports major desktop operating systems. Please choose the appropriate installation method for your system.

Download Installer​

Please visit our GitHub Releases page to download the latest installer.

macOS Users​

  • Download: Select the .dmg file appropriate for your architecture (Apple Silicon or Intel).
  • Install: Double-click the .dmg file and drag the app icon into the Applications folder.
  • Permissions: Upon first launch, the system may prompt for accessibility permissions (to listen for clipboard shortcuts). Please follow the instructions to authorize in "System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Accessibility".

Windows Users​

  • Download: Select the .msi installer or .exe file.
  • Install: Double-click the installer and follow the wizard to complete the installation.

Linux Users​

  • Download: We provide .deb (Debian/Ubuntu) and .AppImage formats.
  • Install:
    • .deb: Run sudo dpkg -i clipboard_x.x.x_amd64.deb
    • .AppImage: Grant execution permission chmod +x clipboard_x.x.x.AppImage and run directly.

Common Issues​

macOS: "App is damaged and can't be opened"​

If you encounter a message stating that the application is damaged and cannot be opened, or that it should be moved to the Trash, this is a common macOS security measure for apps that are not notarized by Apple.

To resolve this:

  1. Open the Terminal app.
  2. Run the following command (ensure the path matches your installation location): 
    sudo xattr -cr /Applications/clipboard.app
  3. Enter your system password if prompted.
  4. Try opening the app again.

Alternatively, you can try right-clicking the app icon and selecting Open, then clicking Open in the dialog box.

Windows: Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Warning​

On Windows, you might see a blue window saying "Windows protected your PC". This appears because the application does not yet have a high reputation certificate.

To install:

  1. Click the More info link in the popup.
  2. Click the Run anyway button at the bottom.

Windows: WebView2 Startup Failure​

If you see an error like:

failed to create webview: WebView2 error: WindowsErrorError { code: HRESULT(0x80004002), ... }

This means the WebView2 Runtime is not installed on your system. Edge browser and WebView2 are separate components; installing Edge does not automatically install WebView2 Runtime.

Solution:

  1. Visit the WebView2 official download page and install WebView2 Runtime.
  2. After installation, restart your computer and try running the app again.
  3. If the issue persists, update Windows 10 to the latest version.

How to check if WebView2 is installed:

  • Open "Control Panel" → "Programs and Features", look for "Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime".
  • Or run the following command in Command Prompt: 
    reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients" /s | findstr WebView2
    If there is output, WebView2 is installed.

Automatic Updates​

The application has built-in automatic update functionality. When a new version is released, the app will automatically detect it in the background and prompt you to update. Simply click confirm, and the app will automatically download and install the latest version.