📥 Download Clipless

Get the latest version of Clipless for your operating system.

🚀 Latest Release

Latest Release

📥 Download from GitHub Releases

💻 Platform Support

Windows 10/11

  • File Format: .exe installer
  • Requirements: Windows 10 version 1903 or later
  • Architecture: x64 (64-bit)

macOS

  • File Format: .dmg disk image
  • Requirements: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • Architecture: Universal binary (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Linux

  • File Format: .AppImage portable application
  • Requirements: Most modern Linux distributions
  • Architecture: x64 (64-bit)

🛡️ Installation Security Notice

Important: You may see security warnings during installation because Clipless is not signed with a commercial code signing certificate.

What You Might See

Windows

  • “Windows protected your PC” SmartScreen warning
  • “Unknown publisher” notifications
  • Antivirus software alerts

macOS

  • “Cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer”
  • Gatekeeper security warnings
  • “Malicious software” notifications

Linux

  • “Untrusted application” warnings
  • Security policy restrictions
  • Permission requirements

Why This Happens

Code signing certificates cost several hundred dollars annually. As an open-source project, we don’t currently have a commercial certificate. The security warnings are purely administrative - the application itself is completely safe.

This is Safe to Override

✅ Clipless is built from open source code - You can verify the source on GitHub
✅ No malicious code - Full transparency with public repository
✅ Community verified - Used by developers and professionals worldwide
✅ Regular security updates - Maintained with modern security practices

🔧 Installation Instructions

Windows Installation

  1. Download the .exe file from GitHub Releases
  2. Run the installer - Double-click the downloaded file
  3. Handle SmartScreen warning:
    • Click “More info” when the warning appears
    • Click “Run anyway” to proceed with installation
  4. Follow the installer - Complete the standard installation process
  5. Launch Clipless - Find it in your Start Menu or system tray

Alternative Method (if needed):

  • Temporarily disable Windows Defender SmartScreen
  • Install Clipless
  • Re-enable SmartScreen after installation

macOS Installation

  1. Download the .dmg file from GitHub Releases
  2. Open the disk image - Double-click the downloaded file
  3. Handle Gatekeeper warning:
    • If blocked, go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy
    • Click “Open Anyway” next to the Clipless warning
    • Or right-click the app → “Open” → “Open” in the dialog
  4. Drag to Applications - Move Clipless to your Applications folder
  5. Launch Clipless - Find it in Applications or Launchpad

Alternative Method (Advanced):

# Temporarily allow apps from anywhere
sudo spctl --master-disable

# Install Clipless, then re-enable Gatekeeper
sudo spctl --master-enable

Linux Installation

  1. Download the .AppImage file from GitHub Releases
  2. Make executable: 
    chmod +x Clipless-*.AppImage
  3. Run the application: 
    ./Clipless-*.AppImage
  4. Optional - Create desktop shortcut:
    • Right-click the AppImage
    • Select “Create Desktop Shortcut” or similar option

Integration with System:

Many Linux distributions support AppImage integration tools for better system integration.

🔄 Updating Clipless

Automatic Update Notifications

Clipless will notify you when a new version is available. You can:

  • Download updates manually from GitHub
  • Enable automatic update checking in settings

Manual Updates

  1. Download the latest version from GitHub Releases
  2. Install over your existing installation
  3. Your settings and clipboard history will be preserved

✅ System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • RAM: 256 MB available memory
  • Storage: 100 MB free disk space
  • Network: Internet connection for tool integrations (optional)
  • RAM: 512 MB available memory
  • Storage: 500 MB free disk space
  • Display: 1024x768 resolution or higher

Supported Platforms

  • Windows: 10, 11 (64-bit)
  • macOS: 10.15+ (Intel and Apple Silicon)
  • Linux: Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, Fedora 30+, and similar

🛠️ Troubleshooting Installation

Common Issues

Windows: “App can’t run on this PC”

  • Solution: Ensure you’re running 64-bit Windows
  • Check: System → About → System type

macOS: “Damaged and can’t be opened”

  • Solution: Run the following command in Terminal: 
    xattr -cr /Applications/Clipless.app

Linux: “Permission denied”

  • Solution: Ensure the AppImage is executable: 
    chmod +x Clipless-*.AppImage

All Platforms: Antivirus Blocking

  • Solution: Add Clipless to your antivirus whitelist
  • Note: This is due to the lack of code signing, not actual threats

Getting Help

If you encounter installation issues:

  1. Check GitHub Issues - Known issues and solutions
  2. Create an Issue - Report new problems with system details
  3. Community Support - Get help from other users

🔮 Future Plans

Code Signing Certificate

If Clipless gains sufficient community support and adoption, we will invest in commercial code signing certificates to eliminate security warnings. This decision depends on:

  • Community Growth - Active user base and contributions
  • Financial Sustainability - Funding for annual certificate costs
  • Project Maturity - Stable release cycle and maintenance

How You Can Help

  • ⭐ Star the project on GitHub
  • 🐛 Report issues and suggest improvements
  • 💡 Contribute code or documentation
  • 📢 Share Clipless with others who might benefit

📞 Support

Need help with installation or have questions?

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