Privacy focused clipboard manager with sync and encryption. Supports text, images, files, HTML, and RTF content with cloud sync via Google Drive.
Publisher’s description
What is Clippy?
Clippy is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from 0-don. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.9, released on October 6, 2026. 21 versions are listed since March 27, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 603 times. The source code on GitHub (0-don/clippy) has 231 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “privacy focused clipboard manager with sync & encryption”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Clippy is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Clippy 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:
C777C669B09CDA56F1D24D0E7263B7322CCE25EAB8343E185AAC11BA47E5B88C· 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 21 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.9Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.8 | September 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.7 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.6 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.5 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.4 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.3 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.2 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 0-don.clippy -echoco install clippy-clipboard -yclippy_1.7.9_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install clippyInformation
- Publisher
- 0-don
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/0-don/clippy
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.7.9
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 21
- Chocolatey downloads
- 603
- GitHub stars
- 231
- GitHub forks
- 13
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 0-don.clippy
- Chocolatey package
- clippy-clipboard
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clippy free?
Yes. Clippy is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Clippy 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 Clippy 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.
Can Clippy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Clippy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Clippy?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 27, 2026.
Can I use Clippy without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Clippy?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Ditto and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
