xclip and xsel alternative, for non-epel rpm distros for example

pyclip.py

#!/usr/bin/env python3

# takes text on stdin and stores it in the clipboard
# depends on gtk (i.e. a gnome desktop or something alike)

import gi
gi.require_version('Gtk', '3.0')
from gi.repository import Gtk, Gdk
import fileinput

text = "".join(fileinput.input()).rstrip('\n')

clipboard = Gtk.Clipboard.get(Gdk.SELECTION_CLIPBOARD)
clipboard.set_text(text, -1)
clipboard.store()