You use Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI or another command-line agent on a server over SSH.
Text pastes fine. Screenshots don't.
The image is on your laptop's clipboard, but the agent runs on another machine. Usually you have to save the image, upload it to the server, then send the path to the agent.
Clift turns those steps into one shortcut:
Screenshot
↓
Cmd+Shift+V
↓
Sent over SSH / SFTP
↓
A file path appears in the terminal
↓
The agent reads it
For example:
Please inspect this file: '/home/dev/.cache/clift/inbox/2026-09-05/2a07…/clipboard.png'
Publisher’s description
What is Clift?
Clift by leazoot is open-source Windows software in the screenshot tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Clift is an open-source screenshot tool tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Clift safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
788A309D3F887746274350506EC051240D2939141F61C09084E0E5D325493FB4· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.2Latest | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id leazoot.Clift -eProgram files (.exe): clift.exe, clift-relayd.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- leazoot
- Category
- Screenshot tools
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.2
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- leazoot.Clift
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clift free?
Yes. Clift is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Clift safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Clift 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 Clift run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Clift without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Clift?
Greenshot, Flameshot, Lightscreen, ksnip and ScreenCloud. The alternatives page compares them.
