Network accessible clipboard for Windows 10 and 11
Publisher’s description
What is ClipSock?
ClipSock by Steven Stallion is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Project description on GitHub: “Network accessible clipboard for Windows 10 and 11”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ClipSock is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ClipSock 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:
5170DA6132F07B8952919BAE3985BB3CB6F266820A4EDD166FDBF91DAD1ED0E6· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | January 24, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ClipSock.ClipSock -emsiexec /i ClipSock-1.0.1-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {564B2E18-ED0E-4E4B-8200-D436080D0B68} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Steven Stallion
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sstallion/ClipSock
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- January 24, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 24, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- ClipSock.ClipSock
- MSI product code
- {564B2E18-ED0E-4E4B-8200-D436080D0B68}
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Frequently asked questions
Is ClipSock free?
Yes. ClipSock is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is ClipSock 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 ClipSock 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 ClipSock be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ClipSock run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to ClipSock?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Ditto and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
