Copy Paste Monitor

Overview

Copy Paste Monitor is a cross-platform clipboard manager designed for systems with multiple monitors. This tool allows users to copy text, images, or files and paste them seamlessly to a selected monitor. It includes a graphical interface for easy monitor selection and supports automatic fallback to the primary monitor when only one is detected.

Features

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Clipboard Content Management:
  • Supports text and can be extended for images and files.
• Multi-Monitor Support:
  • Detects all connected monitors.
  • Allows users to select the target monitor via a modern GUI.
• Global Hotkey: Quickly trigger the tool using the F12 key.
• Automatic Fallback: Defaults to the primary monitor when only one is detected.
• Compiled Executable: A ready-to-use .exe is available for Windows users.

Installation

From Source

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/multiple_monitor_copyPaste.git
   cd multiple_monitor_copyPaste

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # macOS/Linux
   venv\Scripts\activate   # Windows

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Script:

   python3 copyPaste.py

From GitHub Releases

1. Download the Precompiled .exe:

   • Visit the Releases page.
   • Download the latest version of CopyPasteMonitor.exe.

2. Run the Application:

   • Double-click CopyPasteMonitor.exe to launch.
   • No installation required.

Usage

1. Copy Content:

   • Use Ctrl+C or Right-Click > Copy to copy text, images, or files.

2. Launch the Tool:

   • Run the script or open the precompiled .exe.

3. Select a Monitor:

   • Use the graphical interface to choose the monitor for pasting.
   • If only one monitor is detected, the tool defaults to the primary monitor.

4. Paste Content:

   • The tool pastes the content automatically or guides you for unsupported content types.

Hotkey Support

• Press F12 to trigger the tool globally.
• Ensure the application is running in the background for the hotkey to work.

Requirements

• Python 3.7 or Higher (for source users).
• Dependencies:
  • pyperclip
  • pyautogui
  • screeninfo
  • PyQt5
• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Known Limitations

• Image and File Support: Currently supports only text for automatic pasting. Image and file handling are planned for future releases.
• Hotkey Scope: The global hotkey must be enabled while the tool is running in the background.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the tool! To get started:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

• Author: Your Name Here
• GitHub: yourusername