# EcoPaste — Cross-Platform Clipboard Manager Built with Tauri

> A free, open-source clipboard management tool for macOS, Windows, and Linux that stores clipboard history with a clean interface, built in Rust with Tauri.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# EcoPaste — Cross-Platform Clipboard Manager Built with Tauri

## Quick Use
```bash
# Download the latest release for your platform
# macOS: .dmg, Windows: .msi, Linux: .AppImage
# Or build from source:
git clone https://github.com/EcoPasteHub/EcoPaste.git
cd EcoPaste
pnpm install
pnpm tauri dev
```

## Introduction
EcoPaste is an open-source, cross-platform clipboard manager that automatically records clipboard history and makes it searchable. Built with Tauri and Rust for a lightweight footprint, it provides a native desktop experience across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

## What EcoPaste Does
- Automatically captures and stores text, images, and files from the clipboard
- Provides instant search across clipboard history with keyboard shortcuts
- Groups clipboard items by application and time for easy browsing
- Supports pinning frequently used items for quick access
- Offers customizable hotkeys and appearance settings

## Architecture Overview
EcoPaste is built on the Tauri framework, combining a Rust backend for system-level clipboard monitoring with a React-based frontend for the UI. Clipboard data is stored locally in a SQLite database, ensuring privacy. The app runs as a system tray application with minimal resource consumption thanks to Tauri's lightweight runtime.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Download pre-built binaries from the GitHub releases page
- Configure the global hotkey for activating the clipboard panel
- Set maximum history size and retention period in preferences
- Customize which applications to exclude from clipboard monitoring
- Build from source using pnpm and Tauri CLI for custom modifications

## Key Features
- Lightweight native app using Tauri instead of Electron
- Full offline operation with local-only data storage
- Smart search with fuzzy matching across clipboard history
- Support for text, rich text, images, and file references
- Clean, modern UI with dark mode support

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Maccy** — macOS-only, simpler but less feature-rich
- **Ditto** — Windows-only, mature but dated interface
- **CopyQ** — cross-platform but uses Qt, heavier footprint
- **Clipboard Manager (GNOME)** — Linux-only, tightly coupled to GNOME
- **Alfred/Raycast** — macOS launchers with clipboard history as a sub-feature

## FAQ
**Q: Does EcoPaste send clipboard data to the cloud?**
A: No. All data is stored locally on your machine. EcoPaste never transmits clipboard contents.

**Q: How much memory does EcoPaste use?**
A: Thanks to Tauri's Rust backend, EcoPaste typically uses under 50 MB of RAM.

**Q: Can I sync clipboard history across devices?**
A: Currently EcoPaste is local-only. Cross-device sync is a community-requested feature under consideration.

**Q: Does it support clipboard history for passwords?**
A: EcoPaste captures all clipboard content. You can exclude password manager applications in the settings to avoid storing sensitive data.

## Sources
- https://github.com/EcoPasteHub/EcoPaste
- https://ecopaste.cn

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