clipboard-image-watcher
🥈SilverA Windows tray app that converts clipboard memory images to local files, solving the issue where Claude Code CLI cannot paste screenshots in Windows terminal. Automatically saves screenshots as PNG files and replaces clipboard content with file references
1710Updated 2mo ago
Intermediate30min to implementautomation
Saves ~10 min per use
Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/citizenll/clipboard-image-watcher.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
Clipboard Image Watcher solves the problem where Claude Code CLI cannot paste screenshot images in Windows terminals. The lightweight Windows tray application automatically detects image data copied to the clipboard, saves it as a local PNG file, and replaces the clipboard content with the file path. This allows terminal applications to process screenshots as file references instead of binary image data. The app runs invisibly in the system tray, manages up to 3 cached files with a 1-hour expiration, and automatically cleans up temporary files on exit.
How to Use
Download ClipboardImageWatcher.exe from Releases and run it—it will appear as a tray icon. Launch Claude Code CLI in your terminal. Take a screenshot using Windows+Shift+S or any screenshot tool, then paste it in Claude Code with Ctrl+V. The app automatically converts the image to a local file and replaces the clipboard with the file path.
Use Cases
Pasting screenshots directly into Claude Code CLI in Windows terminal
Automating screenshot capture and conversion workflow with any Windows screenshot tool
Working with AI agents that require image file paths instead of clipboard image data
Reducing memory usage by converting clipboard images to persistent file references
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/citizenll/clipboard-image-watcherRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Create a Windows tray app called 'Clipboard Image Watcher' that converts clipboard images to PNG files. The app should automatically save screenshots as PNG files and replace clipboard content with file references. Ensure it works seamlessly with [COMPANY]'s terminal application, [TERMINAL_APP], and supports [INDUSTRY]-specific image formats.
Example Output
## Clipboard Image Watcher - Configuration Guide ### Features - Automatically converts clipboard images to PNG files - Saves files in the specified directory - Replaces clipboard content with file references ### Setup Instructions 1. Download and install Clipboard Image Watcher 2. Configure the output directory in settings 3. Enable automatic conversion for [COMPANY]'s terminal application, [TERMINAL_APP] ### Example Output After copying a screenshot and running the app, the following files were created: - `C:\Screenshots\screenshot_20231005_143022.png` - `C:\Screenshots\screenshot_20231005_143145.png` The clipboard now contains: `[File] C:\Screenshots\screenshot_20231005_143022.png` `[File] C:\Screenshots\screenshot_20231005_143145.png`
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