CopyQ 14.0: encryption and stats() scripts

# CopyQ 14.0: Tab Encryption and New Scripts for Developers

CopyQ 14.0 was released on March 24, 2025. The cross-platform clipboard manager now encrypts tabs with a single password, tracks audio formats, and collects runtime statistics. Builds are available for Windows (including portable), Linux, and macOS. Source code on GitHub under GPL v3.0.

The program monitors the system clipboard, saving text, HTML, images, and custom formats into tabs. Data can be easily pasted into applications. This version follows the 13.0 release from October 2025.

Key Improvements for Security and Automation

Tab encryption is the main new feature. All data on disk is protected by a user password. Integration with keychain programs allows setting a password expiration with auto-lock.

Added scripts:

• playSound() for WAV, MP3, FLAC.
• stats() collects metrics: memory usage, UI elements, tab states, plugins, active actions.

Logging is more flexible: COPYQ_LOG_DIR changes the directory if COPYQ_LOG_FILE is not set.

Platform-Specific Optimizations

In GNOME, clipboard monitoring via a custom extension.

On X11:

• COPYQ_USE_PORTAL enables portal for global hotkeys.
• Fewer blocking calls when showing the main window — improves responsiveness after idle.

Other fixes:

• Syntax highlighting disabled for long texts in the editor (avoids lag).
• Removed "Show menu in tray" command from tray menu.
• Content dialog opens data from the first format.

Total of 15 bugs fixed.

Using Scripts in Practice

Scripts extend functionality for mid/senior developers. stats() is useful for debugging: outputs a runtime state snapshot without external tools.

Example of integrating playSound() into workflow: audio notifications when capturing clipboard.

For X11 developers, the portal resolves hotkey conflicts in Wayland-like environments.

Encryption is relevant when working with sensitive data — passwords, API keys in clipboard.

What's Important

• Encryption of all tabs with a single password, timeout, and keychain integration.
• Scripts playSound() (WAV/MP3/FLAC) and stats() for runtime metrics.
• GNOME/X11 optimizations: extensions, portals, UI responsiveness.
• Fixed 15 bugs, disabled syntax highlighting for long texts.
• Logs in COPYQ_LOG_DIR.

CopyQ remains a tool for clipboard automation with scripting support.

— Editorial Team