CLCL is clipboard caching utility.
- All clipboard formats are supported.
- Template can be registered.
- Pop-up menu is displayed by "Alt+C."
- Menu can be customized.
- Item is paste automatically.
- Picture is displayed on a menu.
- Tool tip is displayed on a menu.
- The format to leave and the format to save can be set up.
- The ignored window can be set up.
- The paste key for every window can be set up.
- Function is extensible with plug-in.
- Unicode support
Publisher’s description
What is CLCL?
CLCL by Nakka is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 549 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,049 times. The source code on GitHub (nakkag/CLCL) has 117 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (549 KB)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: CLCL is an open-source system utilitie tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is CLCL safe to download?
- The file is served by nakka.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FD2CEB7F371E9EF218FD0B39C9F607666BAD28FF6DA72C2235AAEDA5FDF34CFB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.3Latest | December 1, 2022 | 549 KB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nakka.CLCL -echoco install clcl.portable -yProgram files (.exe): clcl.exe, clclset.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nakka
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nakkag/CLCL
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.1.3
- Released
- December 1, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,049
- GitHub stars
- 117
- GitHub forks
- 34
- Website
- nakka.com
- winget ID
- Nakka.CLCL
- Chocolatey package
- clcl.portable
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CLCL free?
Yes. CLCL is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is CLCL safe to download?
The download comes from nakka.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CLCL with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does CLCL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use CLCL without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to CLCL?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Ditto and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
