Clipboard MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Clipboard in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add clipboard -- uvx mcp-clipboard

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clipboard": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-clipboard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Clipboard MCP server do?

Read and write the system clipboard — tables, text, code, JSON, URLs, images, and more.

Is the Clipboard MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Clipboard run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Clipboard to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add clipboard -- uvx mcp-clipboard

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