Description
n8n-nodes-clipboardgenie
This is an n8n community node. It allows you to connect Clipboard Genie with your n8n workflows.
Clipboard Genie is a modern Windows clipboard manager with pinboards, advanced search, and desktop notifications.
With this node, you can send text items directly to the app or trigger desktop notifications from your workflows.
This is a community-contributed node. It is not affiliated with or maintained by n8n GmbH.
Installation
Follow the community node installation guide.
# Inside your n8n instance
npm install n8n-nodes-clipboardgenie
After installation, restart n8n to load the new node.
Operations
This node provides two resources:
🗂️ Resource: Item
Operation: Create Text Item
Creates a new text item in your Clipboard Genie desktop app.
You can choose the pinboard where the item will appear, optionally show it on the main board, and display a system notification.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinboard Name | String | ✅ Yes | "" |
Specify the pinboard name where the item will be added. |
| Show on Main Board | Boolean | No | false |
Also display the item on your main board. |
| Text to Send | String | ✅ Yes | "" |
The text content of the new item. |
| Open Link or Path | String | No | "" |
Optional URL, file path, or command associated with the item. When provided, a button in the app will open it directly. Supported formats: https://example.com, file:///Users/name/file.pdf, file://app.name --param value.For Windows paths with spaces, wrap them in quotes, e.g. "C:\\Program Files\\App\\app.exe" "--flag value". |
| Show System Notification | Boolean | No | true |
Display a desktop notification when the item is received. |
| Notification Title | String | Conditional | "" |
Optional title displayed in the notification (only shown if notifications are enabled). |
| Notification Message | String | Conditional | "" |
Optional body text for the notification. |
| Close Notification Automatically | Boolean | Conditional | false |
Automatically close the notification after a short delay. |
🔔 Resource: Notification
Operation: Show
Displays a native desktop notification with an optional title, message, and “Open” button.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notification Title | String | No | "" |
Optional title. If not set, a default title will appear. |
| Notification Message | String | ✅ Yes | "" |
Main content of the notification. |
| Open Link or Path | String | No | "" |
Optional URL, file path, or app command. When provided, a button will open it directly. |
| Auto Close | Boolean | No | false |
Automatically close the notification after a short delay. |
Credentials
🔑 API Key Authentication
Clipboard Genie uses API key authentication for all n8n integrations.
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In the Clipboard Genie desktop app, go to
Settings → Extensions → n8n -
Click Generate API Key.
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Copy the generated key and paste it into the API Key field in your n8n credentials for Clipboard Genie.
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The node will automatically send it using:
Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>
Compatibility
- n8n version: ≥ 1.x (supports community nodes)
- Clipboard Genie: latest desktop version with n8n extension
- Platform: Windows desktop (notifications and pinboards handled by the app)
Usage
▶️ Example 1: Create a Text Item
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Add a new node: Clipboard Genie → Item → Create Text Item
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Fill in the required fields:
- Pinboard Name
- Text to Send
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(Optional) Enable Show System Notification to alert the user when the item is added.
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Execute the workflow.
The text will appear in the selected pinboard in Clipboard Genie desktop application.
▶️ Example 2: Show a Desktop Notification
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Add a node: Clipboard Genie → Notification → Show
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Provide a Notification Message (required).
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Optionally set:
- Notification Title
- Open Link or Path
- Auto Close
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Run the workflow.
The user will receive a native desktop notification with the specified content and actions.
Resources
- n8n Community Nodes Documentation
- Clipboard Genie Website
- GitHub Repository & Issues — report bugs or suggest new features
Version history
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 0.1.0 | Initial release with two operations: – Item → Create Text Item – Notification → Show |
