ClipSync

A Windows app that enables seamless clipboard sharing between Windows computers and Android devices over Bluetooth. No more emailing yourself text. Copy on one device, paste on the other. Instant. 100% offline

Demo/Screenshots

🚀 Features

• Auto-Sync Clipboard: Automatically sends copied content to selected devices when enabled
• Cross-Platform Clipboard Sharing: Share clipboard text between Windows and Android devices
• Real-time Sharing: Instant clipboard sharing between devices
• Multi-Device Support: Connect and share with multiple devices simultaneously
• Modern UI: Clean, responsive interface with dark/light theme support
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Uses Bluetooth for secure, local sharing
• Paired Devices Discovery: Finds and lists paired Bluetooth devices

📋 Requirements

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
• Framework: .NET 9.0 Runtime
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth adapter

Android Companion App

• ClipSync Android - Download on GitHub

📦 Installation

Option 1: Download Release (Recommended)

1. Go to the Releases page
2. Download the latest ClipSync-Windows-Setup.exe
3. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
4. Launch ClipSync from the Start Menu

Option 2: Build from Source

1. Prerequisites:

   • .NET SDK 9.0+

2. Clone and Build:

   git clone https://github.com/aubynsamuel/clipsync-windows.git
   cd clipsync-windows
   dotnet restore
   dotnet build --configuration Release

3. Run:

   dotnet run --project ClipSyncWindows.csproj

🔧 Setup & Usage

Initial Setup

1. Enable Bluetooth: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your Windows computer
2. Pair Devices: Pair your Android device with your Windows computer through Windows/Android Settings
3. Install Android App: Install the ClipSync Android companion app
4. Launch ClipSync: Start the ClipSync Windows application

Using ClipSync

Starting the Service

1. Click "Start Service" to begin listening for connections
2. The status will show "Service: Listening for bluetooth devices..."

Sharing from Windows to Android

Manual Sharing:

1. Open the Android app and press Start to listen on Android
2. Copy any text to your Windows clipboard
3. Select target device(s) from the devices list
4. Click "Share Clipboard" to send content to selected devices

Auto-Sync (New in v1.2.0):

1. Open Settings and enable "Auto-Sync Clipboard"
2. Select target device(s) from the devices list
3. Any text you copy will automatically be sent to selected devices
4. No need to click "Share Clipboard" manually

Receiving

• When the other device sends clipboard content, it will automatically appear in your Windows clipboard
• A notification will confirm successful receipt

🔒 Security & Privacy

• Fully Local: All data stays on your device
• No Cloud or Internet: Fully offline
• Encrypted Transmission: Uses Bluetooth's built-in encryption
• Paired Devices Only: Prevents unauthorized access
• No Data Storage: Clipboard data is never stored

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

No devices found

• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices
• Verify devices are paired in Windows Settings
• Try refreshing the devices list

Connection failed

• Check if Android app is running and listening
• Restart Bluetooth on both devices
• Re-pair devices if necessary

Getting Help

• Check the Issues page
• Create a new issue with detailed error information
• Include Windows version and Bluetooth adapter details if possible

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
3. Make your changes and test thoroughly
4. Submit a pull request with a clear description

📄 License

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

🙏 Acknowledgments

• InTheHand.Net.Bluetooth for Bluetooth connectivity
• Newtonsoft.Json for JSON serialization

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