yank ☆
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Description:
Copy terminal output to clipboard
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: clipboard terminal productivity cli utility
Install: brew install yank
About:
Yank is a command-line utility that enables users to select and copy text from terminal output using a interactive menu. It captures output from any command and allows you to filter and choose specific lines to copy to the clipboard. This tool streamlines the workflow of extracting data from terminal sessions without needing a mouse.
Key Features:
  • Interactive selection menu for terminal output
  • Regex-based filtering capabilities
  • Supports multiple clipboard buffers
  • Works with any command via piping
Use Cases:
  • Copying specific lines from command output like logs or grep results
  • Extracting URLs or file paths from terminal output
  • Selecting text in terminal emulators without mouse support
Alternatives:
  • xclip – Lower-level tool for direct clipboard manipulation without interactive selection
  • tmux – Terminal multiplexer with copy mode, but heavier weight solution
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 7:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b405ce9d
Dec 21, 2024 3:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e1c5a133
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