ClipHive

Clipboard history manager that auto-captures, browses, and re-pastes clips, with optional source tracking and expiry.

ClipHive is a fast, privacy-first clipboard history manager for Chrome. Copy text on any web page, and ClipHive automatically captures and stores it. Access your entire clipboard history with one click, search for old clips, and re-paste them instantly. KEY FEATURES • Clipboard History — Automatic capture with searchable history (default 500 clips, configurable) • One-Click Re-Copy — Instantly re-copy any previous clip with a single click • Smart Paste — Paste directly into focused text fields, textareas, and contenteditable elements on any page • Rich Text Support — Stores optional HTML fragments; preserves formatting when pasting • Pin Important Clips — Pin clips to keep them at the top of your list • Organize with Folders — Create folders to group related clips by topic or project • Text Templates — Save reusable text snippets for quick insertion • Search — Fast full-text search across your entire history • Sensitive Content Detection — Automatically mask clips that may contain tokens, passwords, or API keys • Auto-Expiry — Optional automatic deletion of sensitive clips after a set time • Pause/Resume — Temporarily stop capturing clips without losing history • Keyboard Shortcut — Open ClipHive instantly with Ctrl+Shift+V (Cmd+Shift+V on Mac) • Export & Import — Backup and restore your history as JSON or CSV • Cross-Device Sync — Optional opt-in sync of clips across your Chrome profiles (using Chrome's encrypted sync) • No Ads, No Tracking — Privacy-first design with no telemetry, analytics, or third-party services WHY CLIPHIVE? • Privacy by Default — Your clips stay on your device unless you explicitly enable sync • Simple & Fast — No bloat, no ads, no tracking — just a clean clipboard manager • Developer-Friendly — Built with plain JavaScript, no frameworks; easy to inspect and modify • Fully Open Source — Transparent code you can review and trust HOW TO USE 1. Copy text on any web page (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C) 2. Click the ClipHive icon in your toolbar (or press Ctrl+Shift+V / Cmd+Shift+V) 3. See your clip history instantly 4. Click any clip to re-copy it, or use the paste button to insert into the focused field 5. Use Advanced settings for folders, templates, export/import, and sensitive content handling PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED ClipHive requests only the permissions it needs: • Clipboard — To read and write your clipboard • Storage — To keep your clips safe on your device • Tabs — To enable pasting into web pages • Offscreen — (Optional) To capture clipboard events in browser UI contexts • Alarms — To clean up expired sensitive clips Your data is yours. We don't collect it, track it, or send it anywhere without your consent. KEYBOARD SHORTCUT Press Ctrl+Shift+V (or Cmd+Shift+V on Mac) to open ClipHive instantly. QUESTIONS OR ISSUES? Report bugs or request features on our GitHub: https://github.com/your-org/ClipHive