checkpaste
checkpaste is a lightweight, cross-platform Python CLI tool that allows you to copy text or files on one device and paste/download them on another device within the same local network.
Features
- Sync Clipboard: Copy text on one machine, paste on another.
- Send Files: Easily transfer files between devices.
- Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.
- Local Network: Fast and secure transfer over LAN.
Installation
pip install checkpaste
Usage
1. Start Server (Host)
On your main computer:
checkpaste serve --name "MyPC" --password "secret123"
2. Connect (Client)
On your other devices (Phone, Laptop, Raspberry Pi):
checkpaste join "MyPC" --password "secret123"
(This finds the server automatically and saves the connection)
3. Universal Clipboard (Sync)
To sync clipboards in real-time (copy here -> paste there):
checkpaste sync
(Keep this running in the background)
4. Manual Transfer
Once joined, you can also send/get files manually without typing IPs:
checkpaste copy "Hello World"
checkpaste paste
checkpaste send-file photo.jpg
checkpaste get-file photo.jpg
checkpaste list-files
5. Disconnect
checkpaste logout
Cross-Platform Setup
Linux / Raspberry Pi
You need to install xclip to allow clipboard access for images and files:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install xclip
macOS
No extra setup required. It uses standard system tools (pbcopy, osascript).
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