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Getting started with ClipVault

Everything you need to install, use, and understand ClipVault’s current workflow.

Quick start

  1. Download the latest release.
  2. Install ClipVault and launch it.
  3. Open Settings and review your preferences.
  4. Copy text normally to start building clipboard history.
  5. Pin important entries or turn them into reusable snippets.

What ClipVault is for

ClipVault is focused on text clipboard workflows. It is designed to help you keep recent copies, save repeat-use text, and keep frequently needed entries easier to find.

Installation

Download the latest packaged release from GitHub Releases and run the installer like a normal Windows app. Installed builds can use the built-in update flow when a release feed is configured.

Clipboard history

When clipboard monitoring is enabled, ClipVault captures copied text automatically. History is meant for recent text you may want to revisit, reuse, or promote into a snippet.

Pinned items

Pinned items stay easy to find and are protected from normal history cleanup. Use pins for things that still need to live in your clipboard workflow, but are important enough to keep around.

Snippets

Snippets are reusable saved text blocks. They work well for common replies, links, notes, or any text you paste often. You can create, edit, and copy snippets back to the clipboard from inside the app.

Search and logs

ClipVault includes search and a built-in log viewer. The log viewer is useful for troubleshooting and can filter entries by level.

Settings

Current settings include controls for:

  • Launch on startup
  • Clipboard monitoring
  • Minimize to tray
  • Close to tray
  • Maximum history size
  • Theme
  • Update checks on startup

Backups and restore

ClipVault can export and restore application data. Because backups may include clipboard items, only export to places you trust and review your data before sharing it anywhere.

Updates

Packaged releases support update checks through the ClipVault release feed. If you are running a source build instead of an installed build, update behavior may differ.

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure clipboard monitoring is enabled if history is not updating.
  • Check whether the app is running in the tray.
  • Open the log viewer for details when something behaves unexpectedly.
  • Review the FAQ and changelog pages for common answers and release notes.