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Auto Copy

Automatically copy selected text to the clipboard. Has many configurable options for controlling the behavior.

3.6559 reviews~30K+ usersMusic & AudioBy Jamie Hill
Free
Updated 2026-09-01

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Overview

When text is selected using the mouse it will automatically be copied to the clipboard. *** With Version 5 you may have to update your settings. Please check them to make sure things are working as expected. *** *** Once this extension is installed you must reload any open tabs in order for it to work *** Features: - Notification on copy - Options are sync'd across browsers - Remove selection on copy - Enable / disable in text boxes - Enable / disable in content editable elements - Paste on middle click - Use modifier key(s) to enable / disable auto copy - Use modifier key(s) to copy as a link - Always copy as a link - Copy without formatting - Trim whitespace - Copy delay - Clear clipboard - Include informational comment with optional formatting items - Use modifier key(s) to enable / disable informational comment - Blacklist websites to automatically disable the extension - Works with all URL types Go to the options screen to configure the features you'd like to use. Note: - This extension now works all URL types. In order for it to work with file:/// URLs you must check 'Allow access to file URLs' on the Extensions page. Content-scripts are automatically disabled in the Extension Gallery. Therefore, the extension will not work on this page or any page in the Gallery, so please test it on another page. See website for release notes.

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      Frequently asked questions

      Is Auto Copy free?

      Yes, Auto Copy is free to use.

      Is Auto Copy safe to install?

      Auto Copy is published by Jamie Hill. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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