How do I install the cliptowslmcp mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `CLIPBOARD_EXE_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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ClipToWslMcp MCP Server

ClipToWSL - MCP server for Windows clipboard access from WSL

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What is the ClipToWslMcp MCP Server?

ClipToWSL - MCP server for Windows clipboard access from WSL

What you get

ClipToWSL is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI coding agents like Claude Code to read Windows clipboard contents from within WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). This allows seamless access to clipboard data including text and images when working in WSL environments.

Cross-platform clipboard access — Read Windows clipboard from WSL
Multiple content types — Support for text and image clipboard data
Base64 image encoding — Automatic PNG conversion and Base64 encoding for images
MCP protocol compliance — Full integration with Claude Code and other MCP clients
Robust process management — Automatic process lifecycle management with health checks
Error handling — Comprehensive error handling and recovery mechanisms

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the ClipToWslMcp MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clip-to-wsl": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/release/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLIPBOARD_EXE_PATH": "/path/to/release/clipreader.exe"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
CLIPBOARD_EXE_PATH	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use ClipToWslMcp to Logs.”
“Use ClipToWslMcp to Contributing.”

Frequently asked questions

ClipToWSL - MCP server for Windows clipboard access from WSL Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.