Allow Clipboard

Allows clipboard read and write without user interaction.
What is Allow Clipboard?
"Allow Clipboard" is a Chrome Extension that facilitates clipboard read and write operations without needing a user action. Standard Chrome operations restrict JavaScript's access to the Clipboard barring user interaction. However, this extension is vital when asynchronous server call requires out-of-band clipboard access.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 2.00 (8)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2017-05-25)
Creation date: 2017-05-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
Size: 28.75K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Chrome Extension that allows clipboard read and write without user interaction. Normally Chrome does not allow JavaScript access to the Clipboard without a user interaction (e.g. click). AllowClipboard extension can be useful in situations where clipboard access is needed out of band, such as during an asynchronous method call from the server.

User reviews

Changed nothing. Problem persists.
by Nicole Timme, 2021-02-04

no work anymore
by Xio Jin, 2019-05-28

Does not appear to change anything, still can't paste
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Allow Clipboard requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Allow Clipboard has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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