ClipCascade

Self-Hosted

Open-source cross-device clipboard sync with history

Overview

ClipCascade is an open-source self-hosted tool for cross-device clipboard synchronization and history management. It lets you seamlessly share clipboard content between desktops (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile devices (iOS, Android) while retaining a searchable history of past clips. With end-to-end encryption, your data stays private. Deploy easily via Docker Compose—no complex setup required. It supports multiple user accounts, custom retention policies for history, and keyboard shortcuts for quick access. Ideal for users who value privacy over cloud-based clipboard tools.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  clipcascade:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: clipcascade
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Cross-device clipboard sync
Searchable clipboard history
End-to-end encryption
Docker-based deployment
Multi-user support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is ClipCascade hard to install?

No—ClipCascade uses Docker Compose for one-click deployment. The official repo includes a pre-configured docker-compose.yml file; you just need to set environment variables for encryption keys and user accounts. Basic server knowledge (like running Docker) is sufficient.

? Is it a good alternative to Pushbullet?

Yes—if privacy is your top priority. Unlike Pushbullet (which stores data on third-party servers), ClipCascade keeps your clipboard data self-hosted with end-to-end encryption. It lacks some Pushbullet features (like SMS sync), but excels at secure clipboard sync and history management.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—ClipCascade is open-source under the MIT License. All core features are free, and there are no paid tiers or hidden costs. You can modify the code or self-host it without any restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party cloud storage)
⊕ Easy Docker deployment with pre-configured Compose file
⊕ Cross-platform compatibility (desktop + mobile web clients)

Cons

⊖ No native mobile apps (relies on responsive web interface or API integrations)
⊖ Requires constant server uptime to maintain real-time sync
⊖ Limited advanced features (e.g., no file attachment support in clipboard)