CrossPaste is a free, open-source clipboard manager designed to synchronize copied content between Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. It enables users to copy text, images, files, links, and formatted content on one device and paste them on another. Synchronization operates over local networks without requiring cloud servers or external accounts. The application uses end-to-end encryption to protect transferred clipboard data. Its clipboard history provides convenient access to previously copied content and includes automatic storage cleanup. CrossPaste also offers local optical character recognition for extracting text from screenshots and images. Browser integration, command-line tools, and an MCP server extend clipboard functionality into automation and AI-assisted workflows.
Features
- Real-time clipboard synchronization across operating systems
- Text, images, files, HTML, RTF, and URL sharing
- End-to-end encryption over local networks
- Clipboard history with automatic storage cleanup
- Offline OCR for extracting text from images
- Browser extension, command-line interface, and MCP integration