checkpaste 0.1.13

A cross-platform tool to sync text and files between devices on the same local network.

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).