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About ClusterCut

ClusterCut is a cross-platform clipboard synchronization tool that keeps your clipboard in sync across Windows, macOS, and Linux without sending data through the cloud. Built with Rust and Tauri, it operates over your local network with no accounts, no servers, and no internet required. Core features include seamless clipboard syncing where copying on one device enables pasting on another instantly, smart file transfers that automatically handle small files and notify you about larger ones, clipboard history to access previously copied items, and a manual mode for full control over data flow. Remote clusters can also be manually added for syncing over VPNs or the internet. ClusterCut prioritizes privacy through end-to-end encryption so only your trusted devices can read clipboard contents, and the project collects no telemetry or logs. It is fully open source, allowing users to inspect, contribute to, or build the code themselves. The application is optimized for speed on local networks and delivers a native

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ClusterCut

Sync your clipboard, securely & locally.

ClusterCut keeps your clipboard in sync across Windows, macOS, and Linux without your data ever leaving your local network. No clouds, no accounts, just seamless productivity.

[!NOTE]

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Features

Seamless Clipboard Sync

Copy text on one device and paste it on another instantly, without any extra interactions. It just works.

Seamless Clipboard Sync

Smart File Transfers

ClusterCut handles files intelligently. Small files are sent automatically—just copy and paste. For larger files, you'll receive a notification to download them when you're ready.

Smart File Transfers

Clipboard History

Never lose a clip again. ClusterCut automatically saves your clipboard history, so you can access and paste previous items whenever you need them.

Clipboard History

Manual Mode

Don't want to automatically send or receive everything? Enable manual mode to be in full control of your data flow.

Manual Mode

Works Remotely

Your cluster isn't limited to one network. Manually add remote clusters to sync over a VPN or the internet securely.

Works Remotely

Built for Privacy & Speed

Feature Description
End-to-End Encryption Your clipboard content is encrypted before it leaves your device. Only your trusted devices can read it.
Lightning Fast Built with Rust and optimized for local networks. Copy on one device, paste on another instantly.
Cross-Platform Native experience on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Your clipboard works everywhere you do.
Local Network Only No servers, no cloud, no internet required. Your data stays within your four walls.
Zero Knowledge We don't collect data, telemetrics, or logs. Your privacy is our top priority.
Open Source ClusterCut is fully open source. Inspect the code, contribute, or build it yourself.

Development

Prerequisites

  • Rust & Cargo: Install Rust
  • Node.js (v18+): Install Node.js
  • Just: cargo install just (or via your package manager)
  • Tauri Prerequisites: Follow the Tauri v2 System Dependencies guide for your OS.
    • Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev build-essential libssl-dev libgtk-3-dev libayatana-appindicator3-dev librsvg2-dev
    • Linux (Fedora/RHEL): webkit2gtk4.1-devel openssl-devel gtk3-devel libappindicator-gtk3-devel librsvg2-devel

Setup

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/keithvassallomt/ClusterCut.git
cd ClusterCut

  2. Install dependencies:

    npm install

Running Locally

To start the development server with hot-reload:

npm run tauri dev

Building

We use a Justfile for all build workflows (requires just):

just build          # Build native package (.exe/.dmg/.deb/.rpm)
just flatpak        # Build and install a local Flatpak from working tree
just run-flatpak    # Run the locally-installed Flatpak
just extension-zip  # Build the GNOME extension ZIP
just release        # Full release: version sync, tag, push, build everything
just clean          # Clean all build artifacts

See BUILD.md for detailed build instructions, Flatpak setup, GNOME extension installation, and the release workflow.

Clipboard Architecture (Linux)

On Linux, ClusterCut uses a three-path clipboard backend:

Environment Backend
X11 tauri-plugin-clipboard (same as Windows/macOS)
Wayland + KDE/Sway/Hyprland wl-clipboard-rs via wlr-data-control
Wayland + GNOME ClusterCut GNOME extension (clipboard bridging over D-Bus)

The backend is detected automatically at startup. On GNOME Wayland, the ClusterCut extension is required for clipboard sync to function.

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