CLCL

CLCL is a freeware clipboard caching utility for Windows that keeps copied content available for reuse through a pop-up menu, with options to tailor how items appear and how they are pasted. It is best suited for people who want quick clipboard recall from the keyboard and prefer a configurable, menu-driven approach.

A clipboard history built around a pop-up menu

CLCL’s core workflow centers on a pop-up list you can call with Alt+C, letting you pick from cached clipboard entries instead of relying on only the most recent copy. The menu can be customized, and entries can display pictures and tooltips, which helps when you need visual confirmation or extra context before pasting.

Control over formats, pasting, and app-specific behavior

Beyond simply retaining clipboard data, CLCL includes practical controls for how it handles clipboard formats. You can configure which formats to leave and which formats to save, helping you align the history with the content types you actually work with. It also supports setting an ignored window list and defining the paste key for every window, which can be valuable if different apps behave differently with paste operations. CLCL can also paste items automatically, reducing friction when you are moving through repeated paste tasks.

Templates and plug-ins for extra flexibility

CLCL allows templates to be registered, which is useful when you reuse structured snippets. Its capabilities can also be expanded with plug-ins, including tool-focused add-ons (such as text case conversion, quotation, word wrap, and tag wrapping) as well as utility options (such as clearing history, clearing the clipboard, playing a sound on copy, and always-on-top behavior). There are also format-related plug-ins, including support aimed at Rich Text Format and Windows metafile formats.

Overall impression

CLCL stands out as a configurable clipboard utility that emphasizes fast access through a keyboard-triggered menu, along with fine-grained control over formats and per-app paste behavior. If you value a focused set of clipboard functions plus optional plug-in extensions, it delivers a straightforward toolset without trying to become an all-in-one productivity suite.