Guide to setup copyq clipboard manager

Setup-copyq.md

Setup copyq

This guide details how to setup copyq on Ubuntu/Debian systems to behave at least as well as Windows+V on Windows.

Setup Instructions

1. Install with sudo apt update && sudo apt install copyq.
2. Launch copyq from the start menu or with copyq.
3. Go File > Settings > Check "Autostart".
4. Go File > Commands/Global Shortcuts > Add > Show/hide main window > Ok > Click the plus button next to "Global Shortcut" > Press Windows+V (aka Super+V).
5. On Ubuntu, Linux Mint, etc., use the OS Keyboard Shortcut manager to bind the command copyq show to Windows+V.

Step 3: Profit

Use Windows+V to paste clipboard history. From now on, to access your clipboard history, click in the text field where you want to paste, and then use the Windows+V hotkey. Click on the clipboard history item from the list to paste it into the active text field.

Thanks

Please comment any other tips/tricks!

The command copyq show open the CopyQ main window. Instead of that use the command copyq menu, it will open the "tray" context menu directly.

I far prefer the main window, but that's a reasonable point if you like the tray menu.

Examples of things you can do in the main menu that might be tougher in the tray:

1. Selecting multiple items and pasting them all (each on separate lines)
2. Deleting paste history with keyboard shortcuts
3. Activating a historical item for a future paste