Hey there! Sorry to hear CopyQ's been acting wonky for you lately—totally get how frustrating that can be when your go-to clipboard tool starts misbehaving. Let’s break down your options, starting with the built-in system tools and then some rock-solid alternatives that might fit your needs better.

Built-in Clipboard Options #

Ubuntu 22.04’s default GNOME desktop has a basic native clipboard, but it’s pretty limited out of the box:

• The vanilla clipboard only stores your last copied item, no history. But you can supercharge it with the official Clipboard Indicator extension. Install it via:

  sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-clipboard-indicator
  

  After installing, restart GNOME (press Alt+F2, type r and hit Enter), then enable the extension through the GNOME Extensions app. This adds a clipboard history panel, search functionality, and lets you ignore content from specific apps—all tightly integrated with the desktop.

Top CopyQ Alternatives #

If you want a more feature-rich tool than the enhanced built-in option, here are three tried-and-true picks:

• GPaste: A fan favorite for GNOME users, it’s lightweight yet packed with features. You get full clipboard history, searchable entries, the ability to edit or pin items, and custom keyboard shortcuts. It blends seamlessly with the GNOME UI too. Install with:

  sudo apt install gpaste
  

  Launch it, and you’ll find its indicator in the top bar—super intuitive to use.
• Clipman: Perfect if you prefer a no-nonsense, minimal tool. It focuses on core clipboard history management, supports quick keyboard triggers, and lets you filter out unwanted content (like temporary files or duplicates). Install via:

  sudo apt install clipman
  

  It works great with both GNOME and Xfce desktops, no bloat included.
• Diodon: A reliable veteran with cross-device sync support (if you use Ubuntu One), plus history tracking, search, and the ability to pin frequently used snippets. Its clean interface makes it easy to pick up. Install using:

  sudo apt install diodon
  

One quick side note: Before ditching CopyQ entirely, try resetting its config—sometimes corrupted settings cause lag. Just delete the ~/.config/copyq directory and restart the app; it might fix the smoothness issues you’re seeing!

Hope one of these options clicks for you. Let me know if you run into any snags setting them up—I’m here to help!

备注：内容来源于stack exchange，提问作者Awlad Hossain