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Cross-device clipboard sync for macOS, Windows & Linux — end-to-end encrypted, LAN-only, no cloud. OCR, CLI and MCP server built in.

Kotlin ◇ cli AGPL-3.0
★2.6KSTARS
⑂130FORKS
!15ISSUES
🏆#2,397GLOBAL RANK
🔥3DAYS TRENDING
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crosspaste-desktop gained 65 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.6K. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 865 stars a year. It ranks #75 among Kotlin repositories and #2,397 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

crosspaste-desktop is an open-source project written in Kotlin: Cross-device clipboard sync for macOS, Windows & Linux — end-to-end encrypted, LAN-only, no cloud. OCR, CLI and MCP server built in.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cli, clipboard, clipboard-history. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Kotlin for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/CrossPaste/crosspaste-desktop.git
cd crosspaste-desktop

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

crosspaste-desktop coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install crosspaste-desktop using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/CrossPaste/crosspaste-desktop.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for crosspaste-desktop.

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Import crosspaste-desktop into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `crosspaste-desktop --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2,595 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Built in Kotlin for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Kotlin and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does crosspaste-desktop do? +

Cross-device clipboard sync for macOS, Windows & Linux — end-to-end encrypted, LAN-only, no cloud. OCR, CLI and MCP server built in.

What language is crosspaste-desktop written in? +

The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: cli, clipboard, clipboard-history, clipboard-manager, clips.

Is crosspaste-desktop actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 15 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does crosspaste-desktop have? +

crosspaste-desktop has 2,595 stars and 130 forks on GitHub.

How does crosspaste-desktop rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2,595 stars, CrossPaste/crosspaste-desktop is ranked #2,397 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #75 among Kotlin projects.

What license is crosspaste-desktop distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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