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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.
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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