How do I connect Clippy MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add --scope user clippy $(which clippy) mcp-server` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code as compatible clients.

Is Clippy MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Clippy MCP Server do?

Clippy MCP Server documents 8 tools to the agent, including buffer_copy, buffer_cut, buffer_list. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Clippy

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by neilberkman

Unified clipboard tool for macOS that intelligently handles both text and file copying

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$claude mcp add --scope user clippy $(which clippy) mcp-server

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8 of 8 tools

Documented tools (8)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

buffer_copy

Copy file bytes (with optional line ranges) to agent's private buffer

buffer_cut

Cut lines from file to buffer (copy and delete from source)

buffer_list

Show buffer metadata (lines, source file, range)

buffer_paste

Paste bytes to file with append/insert/replace modes

clipboard_copy

Copy text or files to system clipboard

clipboard_paste

Paste clipboard content to files/directories

copy_email

Copy a structured email draft as Gmail-ready rich text (never sends)

get_recent_downloads

List recently downloaded files

Tool change history

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Questions about Clippy MCP Server

How do I connect Clippy MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add --scope user clippy $(which clippy) mcp-server` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code as compatible clients.
Is Clippy MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Clippy MCP Server do?: Clippy MCP Server documents 8 tools to the agent, including buffer_copy, buffer_cut, buffer_list. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.