I'm looking to replicate a few Windows experiences on my Linux setup. Specifically, I'd love to have clipboard history with options for pinning and image capabilities, as well as a screenshot tool that supports text recognition. I'm using KDE as my desktop environment, but I'm open to other options that might offer better compatibility for these features.
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Regarding screenshots, KDE's Spectacle tool is getting text recognition soon, so stay tuned for that. For now, just use Windows/Meta + Shift + S to access it. It's a great upgrade!
For clipboard history, you're in luck! KDE Plasma already has this feature built-in. You can find it next to the clock; it shows your clipboard contents and lets you manage history. Just right-click on the clock area to configure it and set the history size. You can even star items to keep specific clips on top!
If you want to pin clipboard items, check out this tool: github.com/sentriz/cliphist. Just a heads up, while KDE Plasma uses Wayland by default focusing on security, it can complicate some setups, so be ready for a little configuration work. On the screenshot front, look for Wayland-compatible tools that include OCR functionality, though finding one might take some digging.
Thanks for the recommendation! Just to clarify, I'm specifically looking for a pinning feature where I can keep certain clipboard items always available.