clippy ☆

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Description:
Copy files from your terminal that actually paste into GUI apps

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.6.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: clipboard productivity terminal utilities copy-paste

Install: brew install clippy

About:
Clippy is a command-line utility that replicates the classic copy-to-clipboard functionality for terminal commands and outputs. It intelligently formats content, such as converting file paths or command outputs, to ensure they paste correctly into GUI applications without hidden characters or formatting issues. This tool bridges the gap between terminal workflows and graphical interfaces, streamlining the process of transferring text data.

Key Features:

Intelligently formats terminal output for GUI app compatibility
Handles special characters and whitespace automatically
Simple command-line interface for quick usage
Cross-platform clipboard support

Use Cases:

Copying file paths from terminal to file explorer
Transferring command output to email clients or documents
Sharing code snippets from terminal to chat applications

Alternatives:

xclip – Linux-specific tool that provides more manual control but requires careful formatting for pasting.
pbcopy/pbpaste – macOS native tools that work well but lack intelligent formatting for terminal-specific content.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 7, 2025 10:35pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	4e638756
Oct 20, 2025 5:12pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	8901efb3