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Clipboard Capture
What is the Clipboard Queue?
The Clipboard Queue stores copied text in a chronological list for later use.
It automatically captures text copied from any application (e.g., chats, web pages, code snippets).
It acts as a clipboard history, preventing loss when new text overwrites old copied content.
You can also create Kanban cards directly from captured text.
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<summary>📘 About Kanban Cards (Coming Soon)</summary>
A Kanban card represents a task or idea that you can organize visually on a Kanban board. Learn more about Kanban boards in Git Winch.
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When Does Clipboard Capture Work?
Automatic Capture (Default)
Every time you copy text on your system (using `Ctrl+C` or right-click → Copy).
To pause auto-capture, click the “Pause” checkbox in the “Captures” window.
Manual Capture (Fallback)
If auto-capture fails (e.g., in secure or restricted apps), use the manual hotkey:
Press `Ctrl+Shift+F7` to insert the current clipboard content into Git Winch.
How to Use Clipboard Capture
To Create a Kanban Card from Clipboard History
1.Right-click the right pane in the Work Page and select "Show Captured Clips" to open "Captures".
2. In the **"Captures"** window, select a text snippet.
3. Add a title and click **"Create New Card"**.
To Pause Auto-Capture
While the “Captures” window is open, check the “Pause” box to temporarily stop capturing new clipboard entries.
Who Benefits from This Feature?
Professionals: Designers, writers, architects, and researchers who organize snippets from various apps.
Teams: Convert shared notes and copied content into tasks for easier collaboration.
Remote workers: Save chats and document fragments seamlessly across apps.
Programmers and power users: Manage code snippets, logs, and notes system-wide, beyond IDE-specific tools.
⚠️ Auto-capture Failsafe
If automatic capture doesn't work, press `Ctrl+Shift+F7` to manually add clipboard content.
Clipboard history persists until you clear it — so nothing is lost accidentally.
Before exiting Git Winch, review your clipboard queue to organize any remaining items.
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