My First AutoHotkey Script - Making a Basic Clipboard Manager

Recently at work, I was introduced to AutoHotKeys, a script-able desktop automation tool to create macros and small apps. This tool gave my an idea! I could re-create one of my all time favorite apps Ditto - Clipboard Manager. AutoHotKeys would allow be to mimic and re-create my own version of Ditto because at work like other work places third party apps are blocked from being installed. If you fall into this situation and AutoHotKeys is white listed within your work intranet or just need a small lite clipboard manager give it a try.

  • Stores up to 5 items at a time
  • Clipboard selection window is always on until you select the item to paste
  • Just double click to select the item or use your arrow keys
  • History is deleted at shutdown or reloading of script

 


  1. Download and Install AutoHotKeys.
  2. Download or copy and paste my script from My GitHub called AHK-Ditto into a file
  3. Double click on the AHK file with the extension .ahk and your off. 
  4. Use Cut, Copy and Paste like normal but when you want to access the clipboard manager press CTRL + `. 
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