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Async Clipboard
Probing…Async Clipboard is a web platform capability in the OS Integration category. Read and write text and images to the system clipboard. Supported in Chromium 66+, Firefox 63+, and Safari 13.1+. Requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost) and a user gesture such as a click or tap.
Secure contextUser gesture
Permission clipboard-read: unknown
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Code
// Write
await navigator.clipboard.writeText('Hello!')
// Read (may prompt for permission)
const text = await navigator.clipboard.readText()
console.log(text)Browser support
Chromium
66
Firefox
63
Safari
13.1
Frequently asked questions
Which browsers support Async Clipboard?
Supported in Chromium 66+, Firefox 63+, and Safari 13.1+.
Does Async Clipboard require HTTPS?
Yes. Async Clipboard needs a secure context, so it only works over HTTPS (or on localhost during development).
What is Async Clipboard used for?
Read and write text and images to the system clipboard.
Can I try Async Clipboard in my browser?
Yes. shwcs.net runs a live Async Clipboard demo that probes your current browser and lets you try the API. Everything runs locally — nothing is sent anywhere.