Clipboard Launcher

Clipboard Launcher offers a streamlined solution for managing and editing clipboard items efficiently. This Office Tools application, specifically categorized under Clipboard Tools, is an excellent utility for anyone needing quick access to clipboard content. Developed by Fork and Beard, Clipboard Launcher is currently at its latest version of 1.0.1 and is compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11.

When an item is copied to the clipboard, Clipboard Launcher will automatically open it using the most suitable application. This includes handling of images, text, URLs, folder locations, XML, and files. The flexibility of Clipboard Launcher is evident as it serves as more than just a clipboard manager, as it organizes and groups recent clipboard activity by the application from which the data was copied. This feature supports quick navigation and launching of recent clipboard items.

In addition, users have the option to disable the storing of clipboard items from specific applications, or they can view items specific to a particular application. For instance, one might view all clipboard activities related to Google Chrome or exclude logging items from Notepad altogether.

Running quietly in the system tray, Clipboard Launcher offers user-friendly functionality. A simple right-click on Clipboard Launcher.exe in the system tray, followed by another click on the last copied item, allows users to swiftly open clipboard content. This could mean opening an image in MS Paint, a complex XML string in Visual Studio, or navigating to a directory or URL.

For those interested in trying this utility, it's available for free download as it's distributed under a Freeware license. The efficiency and convenience offered make it a valuable addition to one's digital toolkit. Users who have experienced the initial 1.0 version will appreciate the enhancements made in the 1.0.1 version.

Pros:

• Efficient clipboard management
• Organizes clipboard activity by source application
• Allows specific inclusion/exclusion of clipboard logging
• Runs discreetly in the system tray
• Simple and intuitive to use

Cons:

• Limited to Windows operating systems
• Not a full-fledged clipboard manager

You may want to check out more software, such as AtoZ Clipboard Extension, A to Z Clipboard or Launcher Dock, which might be related to Clipboard Launcher.