CLCL
CLCL is a free Windows clipboard caching utility for keeping and reusing clipboard items.
What CLCL is
CLCL is a free Windows clipboard caching utility for keeping and reusing clipboard items. Open its customizable pop-up menu with Alt+C, then select a history entry or registered item to paste it into the active editor. You can register templates for frequently used text and choose which clipboard formats to retain or save, as well as which windows to ignore. The menu can display pictures and tooltips, and its paste key can be configured separately for each window. The maker says CLCL supports all clipboard formats and Unicode. Plug-ins can extend it with tools such as text conversion and clipboard clearing, and formats including RTF and Windows metafiles. The English product page says it works with Windows XP and later. The download page lists version 2.1.3, dated 2022/12/1, with an executable and ZIP archive, and links to source code on GitHub. The maker’s download directory also lists a clcl220.zip file dated 2026-08-21. CLCL is freeware, listed as free.
Good
- Freeware for Windows XP and later
- Opens its menu with Alt+C
- Supports all clipboard formats and Unicode
- Offers per-window paste key settings
- Can be extended with plug-ins
Watch out
- Windows only
- Latest listed version is dated 2022/12/1
Who it suits
CLCL suits Windows users who want to retrieve clipboard history, reuse text templates, or configure which formats and windows it handles. Its plug-in support may suit users who want to extend its functions.
Verdict
CLCL offers clipboard history, reusable text templates, and detailed menu and format controls at no cost. Its listed platform is Windows, and the latest listed version is dated 2022/12/1.
Plans and prices
From CLCL's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Freeware | Free | Freeware; works with Windows XP and later |
The facts
Each one read from CLCL's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access
- A pop-up menu is displayed with Alt+C, and a menu item can be pasted automatically.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Clipboard controls
- Users can configure which formats to retain or save and specify windows to ignore.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Clipboard formats
- The maker says CLCL supports all clipboard formats.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Clipboard menu
- A customizable pop-up menu can be opened with Alt+C.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The menu can be customized, and pictures and tooltips can be displayed on it.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Download listing
- The maker's download directory lists a clcl220.zip file dated 2026-08-21.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- CLCL functions can be extended with plug-ins, including tools for text conversion and clipboard clearing, and formats for RTF and Windows metafiles.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The maker says CLCL can be extended with plug-ins, including tools and format plug-ins.checked 11 Oct 2026
- History controls
- Users can choose which formats to retain or save and which windows to ignore.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Latest listed version
- The download page lists CLCL Ver 2.1.3 dated 2022/12/1, with an executable and ZIP archive.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Pasting
- Selecting a history item or registered item from the menu pastes it automatically into the active editor.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Per-window paste keys
- The paste key can be configured for each window.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Per-window settings
- The paste key can be configured for each window.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CLCL is a clipboard caching utility.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security and support
- The opened maker pages provide no security or compliance statement and no stated support terms.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The download page links to the CLCL source code on GitHub.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Templates
- Users can register templates.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Unicode
- The maker lists Unicode support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- CLCL is a clipboard caching utility.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Freeware
- The maker describes CLCL as freeware.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker and copyright
- The page identifies Ohno Tomoaki in its 1996–2022 copyright notice.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirement
- The English page says CLCL works with Windows XP and later.checked 11 Oct 2026
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