Auto Copy

Automatically copy selected text to the clipboard. Has many configurable options for controlling the behavior.

What is Auto Copy?

"Auto Copy" is a convenient Chrome extension designed to automate the copying process by automatically transferring any text selected with the mouse to your clipboard. Additional features allow you to enable or disable the tool in text boxes or content editable elements, paste with just a middle-click, trim whitespace, and set an optional copy delay. This extension also allows for the inclusion of an informational comment and offers the ability to blacklist websites, effectively disabling the extension where it's not needed. Perfect for a variety of URL types, 'Auto Copy' ensures optimal copying efficiency with its extensive range of customizable options.

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Extension stats

By: Jamie Hill

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 50,000+

Rating: 3.57 (545)

Version: 4.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-01-09)

Creation date: 2020-05-26

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

notifications
clipboardRead
clipboardWrite

Size: 26.66K

Email: au*****@jamiehill.com

Ranking

# 3861 ▼ 26

Other rankings

#3111 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 3

#5 in auto keyword 67

#49 in gallery keyword 7 ▲ 1

#99 in paste keyword 28 ▼ 2

#141 in clipboard keyword 29 ▼ 10

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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Auto Copy (v4.2.1)

3.70

(18) 15,142+

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Extension summary

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When text is selected using the mouse it will automatically be copied to the clipboard.

*** Once this extension is installed you must reload any open tabs in order for it to work *** *** If you change the extension settings any open tabs must be reloaded in order for them to take effect ***

Features:

Notification on copy
Remove selection on copy
Enable / disable in text boxes
Enable / disable in content editable elements
Paste on middle click
Use modifier key(s) to enable / disable auto copy
Use modifier key(s) to copy as a link
Always copy as a link
Copy without formatting

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well and is very useful when it functions properly.
Customizable features enhance usability.
Saves time and reduces the need for multiple copy-paste actions.
Helps in making Linux Chrome behave like traditional Linux applications.

Cons

Incompatibility with some websites and applications.
Frequent crashes requiring reloading of the extension.
Warnings about potential lack of support in future Chrome versions.

Most mentioned

Has useful features and is effective when it works.
Issues with compatibility on certain platforms or websites.
Frequent crashes that disrupt functionality.

Recent reviews

excellent extension, I use it all the time. have been using it for years now, no problems very simple but has many options to customize, you can fine tune it to exactly what you need. VERY sad if Chrome removes it from store!!