Client-native copy-paste of text #387

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opened 2026-02-20 08:22:22 -05:00 by deekerman · 3 comments

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2026-02-20 08:22:22 -05:00

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Originally created by @icec102 on GitHub (Aug 17, 2025).

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Making standard copy-paste work without special paste dialogs, etc would improve the everyday use-cases for this product a lot. For example, on a MacOS device running Safari or Chrome: cmd-C / cmd-V both to and from the remote computer would create a much more efficient workflow. If that requires special drivers on the target machine, so be it. In that case, prioritise the dominating platforms, like Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 for the remote end.

It is a different tech-stack, but this request can be compared to what's provided by e.g. RDP clients (like from MacOS to a remote Windows 11 machine).

Originally created by @icec102 on GitHub (Aug 17, 2025). ### A note for the community > [!NOTE] > Please vote on this issue by adding a 👍 [reaction](https://blog.github.com/2016-03-10-add-reactions-to-pull-requests-issues-and-comments/) to the original issue to help the community and maintainers prioritize this request. ### Disclaimer - [x] I have read and understood the disclaimer. - [ ] I plan to implement the feature myself. ### Subsystem None ### Feature description Making standard copy-paste work without special paste dialogs, etc would improve the everyday use-cases for this product a lot. For example, on a MacOS device running Safari or Chrome: cmd-C / cmd-V both to and from the remote computer would create a much more efficient workflow. If that requires special drivers on the target machine, so be it. In that case, prioritise the dominating platforms, like Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 for the remote end. It is a different tech-stack, but this request can be compared to what's provided by e.g. RDP clients (like from MacOS to a remote Windows 11 machine).

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@butameron commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2025):

Really want this. But IMO, this feature should be supported via bidirectional serial port communication and a lightweight, install-less agent — implemented as a small script (e.g., PowerShell) or as a browser/VS Code extension. This is because CJK characters, images, etc. cannot be input directly through key events.

May be related: #726

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For bidirectional communication, HID reports might be usable, but cross-platform support would be difficult. Another approach could be Morse code or 1-bit communication (e.g., Manchester coding) via the Scroll Lock state, but that would likely be unstable in real situations.

Another idea could be monetizing it as a premium feature of the cloud service — for example, an end-to-end encrypted copy-paste agent integrated with JetKVM’s WebUI.

@butameron commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2025): Really want this. But IMO, this feature should be supported via bidirectional serial port communication and a lightweight, install-less agent — implemented as a small script (e.g., PowerShell) or as a browser/VS Code extension. This is because CJK characters, images, etc. cannot be input directly through key events. May be related: #726 Additional note: For bidirectional communication, HID reports might be usable, but cross-platform support would be difficult. Another approach could be Morse code or 1-bit communication (e.g., Manchester coding) via the Scroll Lock state, but that would likely be unstable in real situations. Another idea could be monetizing it as a premium feature of the cloud service — for example, an end-to-end encrypted copy-paste agent integrated with JetKVM’s WebUI.

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@am-zed commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2025):

Tinypilot offers a copy/paste feature from the browser, eliminating the need for config/specification. Why not JetKVM?

@am-zed commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2025): Tinypilot offers a copy/paste feature from the browser, eliminating the need for config/specification. Why not JetKVM?

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2026-02-20 08:22:23 -05:00

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@tspader commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026):

yeah this is extremely disappointing. it's my fault for not checking but i just assumed that something as fundamental as copy would work, even if just in simple cases. not trying to copy text from my jetkvm which is looking at a terminal ssh'd into neovim on another machine. i just want to copy text on a browser page.

if this is in fact not possible i deeply regret this purchase

@tspader commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026): yeah this is extremely disappointing. it's my fault for not checking but i just assumed that something as fundamental as copy would work, even if just in simple cases. not trying to copy text from my jetkvm which is looking at a terminal ssh'd into neovim on another machine. i just want to copy text on a browser page. if this is in fact not possible i deeply regret this purchase