Clipboard Workflow

SlasshyWispr provides flexible output options for delivering transcriptions and AI responses. Whether you prefer automatic pasting or manual clipboard control, the clipboard workflow adapts to your needs.

How Clipboard Workflow Works

After processing your voice input, SlasshyWispr can deliver the result in multiple ways:

Output Settings

Three key settings control the clipboard workflow:

interface PersistedSettings {
  autoPasteDictation: boolean;  // Auto-paste after dictation
  copyToClipboard: boolean;     // Copy result to clipboard
  // ... other settings
}

Setting	Effect
`copyToClipboard: true`	Transcription/response is copied to clipboard
`autoPasteDictation: true`	Text is automatically pasted at cursor position
Both enabled	Text is copied AND auto-pasted (recommended)
Both disabled	Text only appears in SlasshyWispr UI

Enable both settings for the best experience: immediate pasting with a clipboard backup for flexibility.

Auto-Paste vs Manual Paste

Auto-Paste Workflow
Manual Paste Workflow

Auto-Paste simulates keyboard input to insert text automatically.

How It Works

You complete dictation or assistant query
SlasshyWispr processes the audio
Result is copied to clipboard (if enabled)
SlasshyWispr simulates Ctrl+V or types the text
Text appears at your cursor position

When to Use

✅ Writing documents or emails
✅ Filling forms or text fields
✅ Fast drafting workflows
✅ Continuous dictation sessions

When to Avoid

❌ Password or sensitive fields
❌ Applications that block paste simulation
❌ When you need to review before inserting

Some applications (browsers, secure fields) may block automated paste. Use manual paste in these cases.

Manual Paste gives you full control over when and where text is inserted.

How It Works

You complete dictation or assistant query
SlasshyWispr processes the audio
Result is copied to clipboard
You press Ctrl+V to paste when ready
Text appears at your chosen location

When to Use

✅ Review text before inserting
✅ Paste into multiple locations
✅ Sensitive content (passwords, private data)
✅ Applications that block auto-paste

Benefits

Full control over paste timing
Review and edit before insertion
No risk of auto-paste in wrong field
Works in all applications

Disable autoPasteDictation but keep copyToClipboard enabled for manual paste workflow.

Copy to Clipboard Option

The copyToClipboard setting controls whether results are placed on the system clipboard:

Clipboard Enabled (`copyToClipboard: true`)

interface PersistedSettings {
  copyToClipboard: boolean;  // Default: varies
}

Behavior:

Transcription/response is copied to system clipboard
Text replaces previous clipboard content
Available for pasting with Ctrl+V in any app
Persists until next clipboard operation

Use cases:

Paste text into multiple locations
Share transcription with other applications
Keep text available for later use
Manual paste workflow preference

Clipboard Disabled (`copyToClipboard: false`)

Behavior:

Text is NOT copied to clipboard
Result only visible in SlasshyWispr UI
Auto-paste may still work (simulates typing instead of Ctrl+V)
Clipboard remains unchanged

Use cases:

Preserve existing clipboard content
Privacy - avoid clipboard logging/monitoring
When using only auto-paste functionality

With copyToClipboard: false and autoPasteDictation: true, SlasshyWispr simulates typing instead of pasting to avoid touching the clipboard.

Integration with Other Apps

SlasshyWispr’s clipboard workflow integrates seamlessly with any application that accepts text input:

Compatible Applications

Text Editors
Communication
Browsers
Development

Text Editors & IDEs

Visual Studio Code
Sublime Text
Notepad++
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Notion

Works best with: Auto-paste enabled for continuous dictation

Web Browsers

Chrome / Edge / Firefox
Web forms
Content management systems
Social media platforms

Works best with: Clipboard copy enabled; auto-paste may be blocked

Some web applications block automated paste for security. Use manual paste (Ctrl+V) if auto-paste fails.

Application-Specific Behavior

Application Type	Auto-Paste Support	Recommended Settings
Text Editors	✅ Full support	Auto-paste: ON, Clipboard: ON
Browsers	⚠️ Limited (security)	Auto-paste: OFF, Clipboard: ON
Terminals	⚠️ Use with caution	Auto-paste: OFF, Clipboard: ON
Password Fields	❌ Blocked	Auto-paste: OFF, Clipboard: OFF
Office Apps	✅ Full support	Auto-paste: ON, Clipboard: ON
Chat Apps	✅ Usually works	Auto-paste: OFF (review first)

Workflow Configurations

Choose a configuration that matches your use case:

Configuration 1: Fast Drafting (Recommended)

const settings: PersistedSettings = {
  autoPasteDictation: true,
  copyToClipboard: true,
  // ...
};

Best for: Writing documents, emails, notes
Behavior: Text is copied to clipboard AND auto-pasted
Benefits: Maximum speed with clipboard backup

Configuration 2: Review Before Insert

const settings: PersistedSettings = {
  autoPasteDictation: false,
  copyToClipboard: true,
  // ...
};

Best for: Sensitive content, messaging, forms
Behavior: Text copied to clipboard, manual paste with Ctrl+V
Benefits: Full control, review before inserting

Configuration 3: Private Mode

const settings: PersistedSettings = {
  autoPasteDictation: false,
  copyToClipboard: false,
  incognitoMode: true,
  // ...
};

Best for: Maximum privacy, avoiding clipboard monitoring
Behavior: Text only in SlasshyWispr UI, manual copy if needed
Benefits: No clipboard exposure, no auto-paste tracking

Configuration 4: Multi-Paste Workflow

const settings: PersistedSettings = {
  autoPasteDictation: false,
  copyToClipboard: true,
  // ...
};

Best for: Pasting transcription into multiple locations
Behavior: One transcription → paste many times
Benefits: Reusable clipboard content

Clipboard and Context Awareness

When using Assistant Mode with context awareness:

interface PersistedSettings {
  contextAwareness: boolean;  // Capture selected text
}

interface AssistantPipelineResponse {
  selectionRewrite: boolean;         // Rewriting selection
  selectionContextUsed: boolean;     // Context included in prompt
  assistantResponse: string;         // AI response text
}

Rewrite Workflow

Select text in any application
Activate assistant mode (wake word or command hotkey)
Speak command: “Make this more professional”
AI generates rewrite based on selection + command
Result copied to clipboard (if enabled)
Auto-paste replaces selection (if enabled) OR manual paste

For selection rewriting, enable auto-paste to automatically replace the selected text with the AI rewrite.

Foreground Application Detection

SlasshyWispr detects the active application to optimize paste behavior:

interface ForegroundInputBlockStatus {
  blocked: boolean;      // Is paste blocked in foreground app?
  processName: string;   // Name of foreground process
}

Blocked Applications

Some applications block automated paste for security:

Password managers
Banking applications
Secure terminals
Some browser password fields

When detected: SlasshyWispr warns you and falls back to clipboard-only mode.

Clipboard Monitoring and Privacy

Clipboard Security Considerations

Clipboard content can be accessed by other applications. Consider privacy when dictating sensitive information.

Privacy tips:

Use incognitoMode: true for sensitive content
Disable copyToClipboard when handling passwords/secrets
Clear clipboard after pasting sensitive data
Be aware of clipboard monitoring tools on your system

Incognito Mode

interface PersistedSettings {
  incognitoMode: boolean;  // Enhanced privacy mode
}

When enabled:

Forces local/offline processing (no cloud APIs)
Can disable clipboard operations
No history logging
Maximum privacy protection

Configure in Settings > General.

History and Transcript Access

Even without clipboard/auto-paste, transcriptions are available in the SlasshyWispr UI:

interface HomeHistoryEntry {
  speaker: string;      // "user" or assistant name
  content: string;      // Transcript or response
  tone: "assistant" | "user";  // Entry type
  timestamp: number;    // Unix timestamp
}

View history:

Open SlasshyWispr main window
Navigate to Home tab
See recent transcriptions and responses
Copy from history manually if needed

History limit: MAX_HISTORY_ITEMS = 12

Troubleshooting

Auto-Paste Not Working

Possible causes:

Application blocks automated paste (browser security field)
Incorrect foreground window detection
Hotkey conflict preventing paste simulation

Solutions:

Enable copyToClipboard and paste manually with Ctrl+V
Check foreground application permissions
Try typing-based paste (disable clipboard, enable auto-paste)

Clipboard Content Not Updating

Possible causes:

copyToClipboard: false in settings
Clipboard manager blocking updates
Permission issues on some systems

Solutions:

Enable copyToClipboard in Settings > General
Check clipboard manager settings
Verify SlasshyWispr has clipboard access permissions

Text Pasted in Wrong Location

Possible causes:

Focus changed between dictation and paste
Application doesn’t accept paste at cursor

Solutions:

Use manual paste workflow for better control
Ensure target application has focus before starting dictation
Use single-tap mode to dictate, then click target field before release

Best Practices

Enable Both Settings - Use copyToClipboard: true and autoPasteDictation: true for best experience
Review Sensitive Content - Disable auto-paste when dictating passwords or private data
Test with Your Apps - Some applications block auto-paste; test and adjust settings
Use Incognito for Privacy - Enable incognito mode when handling confidential information
Keep History Enabled - Access past transcriptions from SlasshyWispr UI if clipboard is lost

Configuration Guide

Access clipboard settings in Settings > General:

Open SlasshyWispr
Click Settings (gear icon)
Navigate to General tab
Configure:
- Auto-Paste Dictation toggle
- Copy to Clipboard toggle
- Incognito Mode toggle (privacy)

Settings persist across sessions.

Voice Dictation - Basic dictation workflow and output
Assistant Mode - AI responses and selection rewriting
Runtime Modes - Online/offline processing affects output delivery

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Guides

​Clipboard Workflow

​How Clipboard Workflow Works

​Output Settings

​Auto-Paste vs Manual Paste

​How It Works

​When to Use

​When to Avoid

​How It Works

​When to Use

​Benefits

​Copy to Clipboard Option

​Clipboard Enabled (copyToClipboard: true)

​Clipboard Disabled (copyToClipboard: false)

​Integration with Other Apps

​Compatible Applications

​Application-Specific Behavior

​Workflow Configurations

​Configuration 1: Fast Drafting (Recommended)

​Configuration 2: Review Before Insert

​Configuration 3: Private Mode

​Configuration 4: Multi-Paste Workflow

​Clipboard and Context Awareness

​Rewrite Workflow

​Foreground Application Detection

​Blocked Applications

​Clipboard Monitoring and Privacy

​Clipboard Security Considerations

​Incognito Mode

​History and Transcript Access

​Troubleshooting

​Auto-Paste Not Working

​Clipboard Content Not Updating

​Text Pasted in Wrong Location

​Best Practices

​Configuration Guide

​Related Features

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Clipboard Workflow

How Clipboard Workflow Works

Output Settings

Auto-Paste vs Manual Paste

How It Works

When to Use

When to Avoid

How It Works

When to Use

Benefits

Copy to Clipboard Option

Clipboard Enabled (`copyToClipboard: true`)

Clipboard Disabled (`copyToClipboard: false`)

Integration with Other Apps

Compatible Applications

Application-Specific Behavior

Workflow Configurations

Configuration 1: Fast Drafting (Recommended)

Configuration 2: Review Before Insert

Configuration 3: Private Mode

Configuration 4: Multi-Paste Workflow

Clipboard and Context Awareness

Rewrite Workflow

Foreground Application Detection

Blocked Applications

Clipboard Monitoring and Privacy

Clipboard Security Considerations

Incognito Mode

History and Transcript Access

Troubleshooting

Auto-Paste Not Working

Clipboard Content Not Updating

Text Pasted in Wrong Location

Best Practices

Configuration Guide

Related Features