Usage Guide

CopyManager Usage Guide

Learn how to get the most out of CopyManager with our quick-start guide.

Getting Started

"CopyManager is designed with the first principles in mind. Everything is intuitive and 'what you see is what you get.' Let's walk through the basics together."

Launching & Shortcuts

After starting the app, you won't see a window on your desktop. It lives in your system tray. Simply press the global hotkey to wake it up.

Global Hotkey
Cmd + Shift + M
Auto-Focus Enabled
You can customize this shortcut in the Settings page anytime.

Personalized Settings

Make CopyManager yours. Navigate to the settings page from the tray icon to customize transparency, window size, and most importantly, your global hotkey.

Opacity
Customizable
Window
Resizable

Smart Search

Once the window is open, it gains focus automatically. Start typing to search. You can use multiple keywords to narrow down results.

Right-side Filters:

Data Type: Filter by Text, Image, or File.
Favorites: Quickly access your starred items.
Native C++

Deep Search Architecture

Deep Search: Switch from lightning-fast memory search to our high-performance engine for millions of records. Instant results, no matter the scale.

0.05s
Average Latency
1M+
Records Handled

Efficient Data Management

Content Explorer

The left list provides a clear overview of your recent fragments. Simply double-click or press Enter to instantly paste the content into your original application.

Track your efficiency: see exactly when and how many times you've used a specific item.

Rich Preview Engine

The right preview pane is more than just a viewer. It rendering rich text, displays high-res images, and even allows you to open file paths directly in your system file manager.

Built for Developers

Advanced: Custom Commands

For power users and developers, we support scriptable commands. Check out our dedicated guide to learn more about transforming your workflow.

Documentation
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