Low overhead by default
Rust-native runtime with a focused feature set keeps launch and search latency low.
Local-first clipboard memory
YankLog for Linux
Clipboard history that stays on your machine.
YankLog captures what you copy, helps you find it fast, and keeps it private by default. No sync server, no account, no clutter.
One-line install
curl -fsSL https://yanklog.com/install.sh | sh Built for practical workflows
Open quickly, search instantly, paste confidently. YankLog stays lightweight so it can run in the background without getting in your way.
Core capabilities
Designed with a clear bias: fast retrieval, private storage, and keyboard-oriented control.
Encrypted local storage
Clipboard history is stored locally with SQLCipher-backed encryption at rest.
Pause monitoring instantly
Pause collection when working with sensitive content, then resume when ready.
Quick Picker workflow
Use `yanklog --pick` for a compact, keyboard-first chooser from anywhere.
Linux-native behavior
Works across X11 and Wayland setups with practical desktop integration.
Straightforward updates
Receive in-app update prompts and keep manual `curl | sh` update fallback.
Security posture
YankLog intentionally uses a simple trust model: local-only data, encryption at rest, and explicit user controls.
Local-only design
Your clipboard history remains on your machine and is never uploaded.
Encrypted history
The history database uses SQLCipher. Keys are generated locally and stored with restrictive permissions.
Install and update
Install once with the hosted script. Updates appear in-app, and manual terminal update remains available.
Install (Recommended)
Auto-detect architecture and install the latest release.
curl -fsSL https://yanklog.com/install.sh | sh Need full commands for architecture pinning, version pinning, updating, or uninstalling? See installation docs.