clippy

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# Clippy \ud83d\udcce\n\n[![Homebrew](https://img.shields.io/homebrew/v/clippy?color=FBB040)](https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/clippy)\n[![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/neilberkman/clippy)](https://github.com/neilberkman/clippy/releases)\n[![CI](https://github.com/neilberkman/clippy/actions/workflows/release.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/neilberkman/clippy/actions/workflows/release.yml)\n[![Go Version](https://img.shields.io/github/go-mod/go-version/neilberkman/clippy)](https://go.dev/)\n[![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/neilberkman/clippy)](https://github.com/neilberkman/clippy/blob/main/LICENSE)\n\nCopy files from your terminal that actually paste into GUI apps. No more switching to Finder.\n\n**macOS only** - built specifically for the Mac clipboard system.\n\n## Why Clippy?\n\n`pbcopy` copies file _contents_, but GUI apps need file _references_. When you `pbcopy \u003c image.png`, you can\u0027t paste it into Slack or email - those apps expect files, not raw bytes.\n\nClippy bridges this gap by detecting what you want and using the right clipboard format:\n\n```bash\n# Copy files as references (paste into any GUI app)\nclippy report.pdf         # \u2318V into Slack/email - uploads the file\nclippy *.jpg             # Multiple files at once\n\n# Pipe data as files\ncurl -sL https://picsum.photos/300 | clippy  # Download \u2192 clipboard as file\n\n# Copy your most recent download (immediate)\nclippy -r                # Grabs the file you just downloaded\nclippy -r 3              # Copy 3 most recent downloads\n\n# Interactive picker for recent files\nclippy -i               # Choose from list of recent downloads\nclippy -i 5m            # Show picker for last 5 minutes only\n```\n\nStay in your terminal. Copy anything. Paste anywhere.\n\n**Installation:**\n\n```bash\nbrew install clippy\n```\n\n**The Terminal-First Clipboard Suite:** [Clippy](#core-features) copies files to clipboard, includes an [MCP server](#mcp-server) for AI assistants, [Pasty](#pasty---intelligent-clipboard-pasting) pastes i",
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