Clipboard Write

clipboardWrite

Medium RiskCategory: Device AccessView Official Docs↗

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Install Warning

"Modify data you copy and paste."

Technical Context

Enables write access to the system clipboard, allowing the extension to place text, images, or other data onto the clipboard programmatically.

What This Means For You

The extension can put content onto your clipboard, making it available when you paste. This is used for copy buttons and text formatting tools.

Related APIs

This permission enables access to these Chrome APIs:

navigator.clipboarddocument.execCommand

Common Use Cases

✓Copy helpers
✓Text formatters
✓Code snippets

How to Declare in manifest.json

Add the "clipboardWrite" permission to your extension manifest:

{
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "name": "My Extension",
  "permissions": [
    "clipboardWrite"
  ]
}

What Users Will See

When users install your extension, Chrome will display this warning:

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This extension can:

"Modify data you copy and paste."

Related Permissions

Human Interface Devices

hid

The extension can communicate directly with special USB devices like game controllers or custom hardware. This is used for hardware configuration tools.

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Serial Ports

serial

The extension can communicate with devices connected through serial ports, like Arduino boards or scientific instruments. This is essential for hardware development tools.

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Bluetooth

bluetooth

The extension can find and connect to Bluetooth devices near you, like headphones or fitness trackers. This is used for device management or data sync.

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Printer Provider

printerProvider

The extension can add new printing options and handle documents you send to print. This is used for cloud printing or custom print services.

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Printing

printing

The extension can see your available printers and send documents to print. This is useful for print management or automated printing tasks.

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