Klip Clipboard Helper

A lightweight Windows background tool that provides instant access to frequently-used SQL snippets and clipboard content.

Repository: https://github.com/andresquirogadev/Klip.git

Why

Developers and operators often need to copy the same SQL queries, identifiers, commands or snippets multiple times a day. This tool reduces friction by keeping critical information one shortcut away.

Features

• Runs silently in the background
• Global hotkey access
• Instant clipboard injection
• Minimal resource usage
• Portable executable support

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Windows 10 or later

From Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/andresquirogadev/Klip.git
   cd Klip

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the application:

   python main.py

Portable Executable

Download the latest portable executable from the Releases page.

Usage

1. Launch the application
2. Configure your SQL snippets in sql_snippets.json
3. Use the global hotkey (configurable) to access the snippet selector
4. Select and copy snippets to clipboard

Configuration

Edit config.json to customize:

• Hotkeys
• Snippet categories
• UI preferences

Use cases

• Copying SQL queries, contract IDs, IPs, commands
• Repetitive operational tasks
• Support and admin workflows
• Database administration

Tech

• Windows
• Python
• Background process

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Status

Used daily in production environments.