System Paths Clipboard

The System Paths Clipboard application is an extended clipboard tool that allows users to store, edit, and conveniently use recently copied file paths. By utilizing the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C, the application saves system paths (Windows/Linux) into a database, enabling users to easily access and paste them later by clicking on the application icon (the application can also be opened with the Ctrl + left Shift shortcut) and searching for the desired path. The most recently copied path (by default, after copying a path, it becomes the selected one for pasting) or a path chosen from the application window can be pasted at any time using the shortcut Ctrl + B. Within the application, paths can be edited. Using a checkbox, users can choose between edit modes (save as a new path / edit). An edited path (or a newly saved one) that matches an existing path is moved to the top of the list and is not added again to avoid duplicates.

Screenshots

Application Components

AppManager (Application Manager)

• MainWindow: Manages the user interface and serves as the main window of the application.

• KeyListener: Manages keyboard shortcuts and the copying and pasting of content.

• ClipboardManager: Manages clipboard content and acts as a bridge between the UI and the database.

Requirements

1. Python: Install Python 3.x. You can download Python from python.org.

2. Libraries: Install required libraries using the following command:

   cd project
   pip install -r requirements.txt

   Application required:

   • pynput

   • pyperclip

   • PyQt5

   • PyAutoGui

Running the Application

1. Download the code: Copy the Paths Manager application code.

     git clone https://github.com/ZuzannaZawartka/system-paths-clipboard.git

2. Run from Terminal or Command Prompt:

   • Open a terminal (Linux/Mac) or command prompt (Windows).

   • Navigate to the directory containing the main.py file of the Clipboard Manager application

     cd project

   • Install required libraries

      pip install -r requirements.txt

   • Run the application by entering the command:

     python main.py

How to Use the Application

1. Launch the application.

2. The application will appear as an icon in the bottom right corner of the screen (Open the application by clicking the icon or using the Ctrl + Left Shift shortcut )

3. Use keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+C, Ctrl+B) to manage the clipboard. Each path copied using Ctrl+C will appear in the application window.

4. Add, remove, and edit stored items using the user interface.

Graphics Resources

• Application Icon: The application icon was obtained from freepik.com Icon designed by zafdesign