https://github.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy

"Copy as path"... but better
https://github.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy

clipboard file-path folder windows

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"Copy as path"... but better

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy
• Owner: refactorsaurusrex
• License: mit
• Created: 2017-04-17T22:18:41.000Z (almost 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2018-10-11T22:17:27.000Z (over 6 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-30T12:28:05.496Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: clipboard, file-path, folder, windows
• Language: C#
• Size: 44.9 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Clippy!

"Copy as path"... but better

![clippy](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy/master/images/clippy.jpg)

# What is this?

Clippy (this 'clippy', anyway) adds two items to your Windows Explorer right-click context menu:



This works on both files and directories.

## *That's it?*

Yep. I find myself copying file names and paths to my clipboard *all* the time, so I like having these commands front and center. Windows does have a native 'Copy as path' command, but I don't like that you have to hold Shift while right clicking to access that option and I also don't like that it encapsulates the value in quotes. Plus, sometimes I just want the file name without its full path.

# Ok, I want it. How do I get it?

Head over to the [releases page][releases] and download the most recent version. (In all likelihood there'll only be one... I seriously doubt this project will require any updates past v1.0.) Then, extract the archive to a location of your choosing. Next, run `ClippyInstaller.exe` **as administrator**. You'll see a window like this:



Press `i` to install or `r` to remove. That's it!

> In case you're wondering why you have to run this as administrator, it's because [Clippy needs to create a couple of registry entries][installer] in order to work. 

# Got feedback?

[Open an issue][issues] and I'll get back to you.

[releases]: https://github.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy/releases

[installer]: https://github.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy/blob/master/src/Clippy.Installer/Program.cs#L49-L83

[issues]: https://github.com/refactorsaurusrex/clippy/issues