Clipboard history as a timeline: entries are captured automatically, stamped with how long ago they were copied, and copied back with a click. Favorites can be pinned so they survive a history clear. Nothing leaves the machine — no network, no tracking.
Overview
Clipboard Timeline Desktop Widget
A lightweight Linux desktop widget that tracks your clipboard history with pin favorites, time tracking, and click-to-copy.
Features
- Auto-capture — Monitors clipboard every 800ms, records new entries
- Click to copy — Click any entry to paste it back to clipboard
- Pin favorites — Click the dot to pin important clips (survive clear)
- Time tracking — Shows "now", "5m", "2h", "1d" for each entry
- Scrollable — Scroll wheel for long history
- Clear History — Wipe non-pinned entries from settings
- Draggable — Click and drag the title bar
- Adjustable transparency — Opacity slider
- Auto Start — Toggle to launch on login
- Warm purple theme — distinct from other BB widgets
- Purely local — No cloud, no network, no tracking
Requirements
sudo apt install python3-gi python3-gi-cairo
Install
git clone https://github.com/dalwaut/clipboard-timeline-widget.git
cd clipboard-timeline-widget
chmod +x clipboard-timeline-widget.py
./clipboard-timeline-widget.py
Or install via BB Widget Manager.
Built by Boutabyte
License
MIT