Overview
SortCopy's global hotkeys let you access your clipboard history from anywhere on your system. Press a simple key combination to open SortCopy, search for clips, and paste — all without leaving your current window or reaching for the mouse.
Quick Paste
Search and paste from anywhere
Full App
Open full clipboard manager
All Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick PasteGLOBAL | Alt + V |
| Open Full AppGLOBAL | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Search clips | Ctrl + K |
| Navigate up | ↑ |
| Navigate down | ↓ |
| Copy selected clip | Enter |
| Open settings | Ctrl + , |
| Close SortCopy | Escape |
Features
Customizable Hotkeys
Change the default hotkey to any combination that works for you.
Instant Access
SortCopy opens in under 50ms — faster than you can blink.
Quick Search
Start typing immediately to search your clipboard history.
Arrow Key Navigation
Navigate your clipboard history with arrow keys and press Enter to copy.
Example Workflow
Here's how you can paste text you copied earlier without leaving your current app:
- 1Alt + V— Opens SortCopy
- 2Type a few letters to search — api key
- 3↑↓— Navigate to the clip you want
- 4Enter— Copies the clip and closes SortCopy
- 5Ctrl + V— Paste into your app
Total time: under 2 seconds
Customization
Change Your Hotkey
Don't like Alt+V? Change it to any key combination that works for your workflow. Go to Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts to customize.