ClipGate — Smart Clipboard Vault

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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• May 8, 2026
  description

  Every time you copy text in your browser, ClipGate automatically saves it and classifies it into one of 13 content types — code snippets, error traces, URLs, JSON, shell commands, API keys, secrets, and more.
  Secrets are detected automatically, masked in the UI, encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and auto-expired. No plain-text secrets sitting in your clipboard history.
  Everything stays on your machine. Zero cloud, zero accounts, zero tracking. Your clipboard data never leaves your browser.
  Why ClipGate?
  Most clipboard managers store flat text sorted by time. ClipGate understands what you copied. It knows the difference between a code snippet, an error trace, and an API key — and treats each one differently.
  Features:
  
  Auto-capture: install once, every copy is saved automatically
  13 content types: code, errors, URLs, JSON, commands, secrets, API keys, env vars, SQL, markdown, and more
  Secret protection: auto-detected, masked, encrypted at rest, auto-expired
  Search & filter: find any clip by content or type instantly
  Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+V (Cmd+Shift+V on Mac) to open
  Smart deduplication: no duplicate entries within configurable window
  Per-clip stats: character count, line count, copy source and timestamp
  Works on all Chromium browsers: Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Arc
  
  Built for privacy:
  
  100% local storage using IndexedDB
  AES-256-GCM encryption for secrets
  No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking
  No accounts, no sign-up, no cloud sync
  No network requests whatsoever
  Open source under MIT license
  
  Perfect for:
  
  Developers copying code between IDE, terminal, and browser
  Anyone working with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot — save your prompts for future re-use
  DevOps engineers handling config, env vars, and commands
  Anyone who copies text frequently and loses track of it
  
  Built with Manifest V3. No permissions beyond what's needed. Lightweight, fast, and respects your privacy.

  Smart, encrypted clipboard vault for your browser. 100% local · zero cloud · fully private.
  
  Every time you copy text in your browser, ClipGate automatically saves it to your local vault and classifies it into one of 13 content types — error traces, URLs, JSON, shell commands, SQL, Docker configs, file paths, secrets, and more.
  
  Secrets are detected automatically, masked in the UI, encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and auto-expired. No plain-text secrets sitting in your clipboard history.
  
  Everything stays on your machine. Zero cloud, zero accounts, zero tracking. Your clipboard data never leaves your browser.
  
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  WHY CLIPGATE?
  
  Most clipboard managers store flat text sorted by time. ClipGate understands what you copied. It knows the difference between an error trace, a JSON response, and an API key — and treats each one differently. Your clipboard, but it understands your code.
  
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  FEATURES
  
  - Three capture modes: Auto (every copy saved), Manual (save via shortcut or right-click), or Off
  - 13 content types: errors, URLs, JSON, commands, SQL, Docker, diffs, paths, env vars, IPs, SHAs, secrets, and text
  - Secret protection: auto-detected, masked, encrypted at rest, auto-expired
  - Manual save: right-click → Save to ClipGate, or press Ctrl+Shift+S (⌘⇧S on Mac)
  - Pause & exclude: pause capture for 15min/1hr, or exclude specific sites
  - Time-grouped history: clips grouped by Today, Yesterday, This Week, Last Week, Earlier
  - Search & filter: find any clip by content or filter by type
  - Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+V (⌘⇧V on Mac) to open the popup
  - Smart deduplication: no duplicate entries within configurable window
  - Per-clip info: character count, source site, and timestamp
  - Works on all Chromium-based browsers
  
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  HOW IT WORKS
  
  1. Install ClipGate from the Chrome Web Store. No sign-up, no account, no configuration needed.
  2. Copy anything on any webpage. In Auto mode, it's saved instantly. In Manual mode, right-click → Save to ClipGate or press Ctrl+Shift+S.
  3. Open ClipGate with Ctrl+Shift+V. Your clips are organized by time (Today, Yesterday, This Week) and filterable by type.
  4. Secrets (API keys, tokens, passwords) are automatically detected, masked with bullet characters, encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and auto-deleted after a configurable timer (default: 2 hours).
  
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  SMARTER THAN A CLIPBOARD MANAGER
  
  Most clipboard tools treat everything as plain text. ClipGate classifies content, encrypts secrets, and lets you filter by type. It's a clipboard manager built for people who work with code, configs, and credentials.
  
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  BUILT FOR PRIVACY
  
  - 100% local — your clipboard never leaves your machine
  - AES-256-GCM encryption for secrets
  - No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking
  - No accounts, no sign-up, no cloud sync
  - No network requests whatsoever
  - Manifest V3, minimum permissions
  
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  PERFECT FOR
  
  - Developers copying code between IDE, terminal, and browser
  - Anyone working with AI tools — save your prompts for re-use
  - DevOps engineers handling configs, env vars, and commands
  - Anyone who copies a lot and keeps losing things to clipboard overwrites
  
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  WHAT CLIPGATE DETECTS
  
  ClipGate uses pattern matching and entropy analysis to classify every copy in under 5ms:
  
  - Secrets & API keys: AWS keys, tokens, private keys, bearer tokens, JWTs, and high-entropy strings
  - Error traces: JavaScript TypeError, Python tracebacks, Java stack traces, Go panics, Rust panics
  - JSON: API responses, config objects, package.json snippets
  - Shell commands: docker, git, npm, kubectl, curl, ssh, and more
  - SQL: SELECT, INSERT, CREATE TABLE, ALTER, CTEs
  - URLs: full URLs with protocol, query params, and fragments
  - File paths: Unix and Windows absolute/relative paths
  - Environment variables: KEY=VALUE pairs, .env file content
  - Docker: Dockerfiles, docker-compose YAML
  - Diffs: git diff, unified diff format
  - IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6
  - SHA hashes: commit SHAs, checksums
  - Plain text: everything else
  
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  PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED
  
  ClipGate requests only the minimum permissions needed:
  
  - clipboardRead: to read what you copied
  - storage: to save clips and settings locally
  - activeTab: to know which site you copied from
  - contextMenus: for the right-click "Save to ClipGate" option
  - scripting: to capture clipboard content via keyboard shortcut
  - host_permissions (all URLs): so the content script can listen for copy events on every page
  
  No background network access. No remote code. No data leaves your browser.
  
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  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  
  Does ClipGate work offline?
  Yes. ClipGate works 100% offline. No internet connection needed, no data sent anywhere.
  
  Does ClipGate store my passwords?
  ClipGate detects secrets (API keys, tokens, private keys) and encrypts them locally. They are masked in the UI and auto-deleted. ClipGate never stores browser-saved passwords.
  
  Does ClipGate work in incognito?
  The extension can run in incognito if you allow it, but clipboard capture is automatically disabled in incognito windows to protect your privacy.
  
  What browsers does ClipGate support?
  All Chromium-based browsers are supported.
  
  How much does ClipGate cost?
  ClipGate is completely free to use.
  
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  Lightweight, fast, and built to respect your privacy.

• May 8, 2026
  short_description

  Auto-saves and classifies your clipboard into 13 types. Encrypts secrets. 100% local, zero cloud, fully private.

  Smart, encrypted clipboard vault. Auto-classifies every copy into 13 types and encrypts secrets with AES-256. 100% local.

• May 8, 2026
  name

  ClipGate — Typed Clipboard History

  ClipGate — Smart Clipboard Vault

• May 8, 2026
  permissions

  activeTab, storage, clipboardRead, alarms

  activeTab, storage, clipboardRead, alarms, contextMenus, scripting

Permissions & access

Permissions

activeTabstorageclipboardReadalarmscontextMenusscripting

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