Octoclip – FAQ
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Supported Platforms
| OS | Minimum Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | 10 (1803) / 11 | ✅ Stable |
| macOS | 10.15 Catalina | ✅ Stable |
| Android | 8.0 (API 26) | ✅ Stable |
| iOS / iPadOS | 14.0 | ✅ Stable |
| Linux | — | 🕒 Planned (H2 2025) |
Language Support
Octoclip is fully localised into 14 languages:
English • Chinese (Simplified) • Chinese (Traditional) • Danish • Dutch • Finnish • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Norwegian Bokmål • Spanish • Swedish
Clipboard Sync
Nearby Sync
- Works over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB or Thunderbolt.
- Zero-configuration via device discovery; no account required.
Cloud Sync
- Keeps clips in sync across all your devices through an anonymous device-message channel (no personal data, fully end-to-end encrypted).
- Sign in once with the same Cloud Sync Account on each device and you’re done.
Feature Availability
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clip History | Stable | Pin, export, delete |
| Clip Source | Stable | App / site / device / sender metadata |
| Quick Input & Triggers | Stable | e.g. :date⎵ |
| Quick Input Alias | Stable | Custom snippets |
| Temporary Clipboard | In Development | Not yet in public builds |
| Batch Input | In Development | Sequential / bulk paste |
| Plugins & Workflows | Planned | Rust-based API |
| Index & Full-text Search | Planned | OCR + filters |
| Private Clipboard | Planned | Local-only, never synced |
(See the public roadmap for details.) Roadmap
Activation & Licensing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do I activate Octoclip? | After checkout you receive a license key. On desktop open Settings → License; on mobile open Settings → Pro and paste the key. |
| How many devices can I use? | A single key covers the number of devices shown on your receipt. You can deactivate a device at any time from the same settings page. |
| Can I try before buying? | Yes – the free tier lets you keep Clip History for 24 hours and sync with one other device. Upgrade any time to unlock full history and multi-device support. |
| What happens if I reinstall my OS? | Simply activate again; it will count as the same device unless your hardware ID changes. |
Privacy & Security
- Octoclip never uploads raw clipboard data without permission.
- Clip content is encrypted locally before it leaves your device.
- Crash & usage analytics are anonymous; advertising IDs are not collected.
- On Android, the Accessibility Service permission is used only for clipboard monitoring and trigger replacement.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Quick Fix |
|---|---|
| Trigger not replaced | Ensure you typed the trailing space and the prefix matches your settings. |
| Clip History empty | Check that clipboard monitoring is enabled and no battery-saving tools are blocking Octoclip. |
| Devices not discovered | Confirm they’re on the same subnet and mDNS/Bonjour isn’t blocked by your router. |
| Cloud Sync shows “Connecting…” | Re-sign-in and verify that outbound TLS traffic is allowed. |
| Android paste fails | Grant Accessibility Service and disable system battery optimisations. |
Some items above are still under active development and may change without notice.