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Qlipper

What Qlipper is
Qlipper is a clipboard history applet for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. The project describes it as lightweight and cross-platform, and licenses it under GPLv2+. Its README presents this version as an improved version of an earlier Qlipper project. Prebuilt binary packages are available through the QtDesktop repository, while the GitHub Releases page has no releases. Building with CMake requires Qt 6 Widgets, DBus, LinguistTools, and KF6GuiAddons. Network clipboard sharing is an experimental build option and is disabled by default. The listed capabilities include cross-device sync and rich text support. The README names Petr Vanek as maintainer and provides an email address for contact. The listed Qlipper plan costs nothing, and there is no free trial. The project lists support for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
Who it suits
Qlipper suits users on Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X looking for a clipboard history applet. It may suit people comfortable obtaining binaries from the QtDesktop repository or building with its listed CMake dependencies.
What it does well
- Free software licensed under GPLv2+.
- Prebuilt packages are available through QtDesktop.
- Lists cross-device sync and rich text support.
- Available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
What to know first
- GitHub repository has no releases.
- Network clipboard sharing is experimental and disabled by default.
- Building requires Qt 6 and KF6GuiAddons dependencies.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Qlipper | GPLv2+ · Prebuilt binaries are available through the QtDesktop repository | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Qlipper GitHub project website.
- Choose a supported platform: Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X.
- Look for prebuilt binary packages through the QtDesktop repository.
- To build with CMake, provide Qt 6 Widgets, DBus, LinguistTools, and KF6GuiAddons.
Verdict
Qlipper provides a free clipboard history applet across three desktop platforms. Prebuilt packages are listed elsewhere, while the repository itself has no releases and network sharing remains experimental.
Questions
How much does Qlipper cost?
The listed Qlipper plan costs nothing. The project is open source under GPLv2+.
Which platforms does Qlipper support?
The listed platforms are Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
Where can I get a prebuilt package?
The project says prebuilt binary packages are available from the QtDesktop repository.
Does Qlipper have a free trial?
No. The listed plan is free, and there is no free trial.
Is network clipboard sharing available?
It is an experimental build option and is disabled by default.
Who maintains Qlipper?
The README names Petr Vanek as maintainer and provides the address [email protected].
Facts from Qlipper's own pages
- Build dependencies
- The CMake build requires Qt 6 Widgets, DBus, LinguistTools, and KF6GuiAddons. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The project says prebuilt binary packages are available from the QtDesktop repository. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Experimental option
- Network clipboard sharing is an experimental build option and is disabled by default. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GPLv2+. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Lineage
- The README describes this project as an improved version of the original Qlipper, which it says was available from qt-apps.org. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The README names Petr Vanek as the maintainer and provides the email address [email protected]. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The README lists Linux, BSD, MS Windows, and Mac OS X as supported systems. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Product category
- GitHub describes the repository as a cross-platform clipboard history applet. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Release availability
- The GitHub Releases page states that there are no releases in the repository. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Qlipper is a lightweight, cross-platform clipboard history applet. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
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