Copy Path To Clipboard

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6 days ago 2026-01-22, 03:26

Last commit: [a0eeeb6b] copy-path-to-clipboard v1.1.0: Use /usr/bin/env sh instead of sh (#758)

Copy the full path of the selected item to the clipboard. Requires xclip to be installed.

README

Copy Path To Clipboard

Copy the entire path of a file or folder to the clipboard by right-clicking on it.

DESCRIPTION

This action adds a context menu item for copying an entire path to the clipboard. You can then paste this path anywhere as usual.

DEPENDENCY

Requires xclip to be installed.

CHANGELOG

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Laurens Koehoorn-6 days ago

Tx. Works okay, but I forked it so it calls an internal bash script, and like that I also can use this tool as a custom action in Double Commander.

ii0-0ii-1 month ago

Anyway to Fix the COPY function in the address bar of FireFox? when highlighting part / all the address it Cuts instead of COPIES . try using small caps on the 1st word of the context menu to see if the extension is loading, or use the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs in Keyboard Character Map U+1F4DD memo

claudiux-1 month ago

Sorry, this is a *nemo* action, not a Firefox one.

Mitch Menghi-1 month ago

Does not work, installed xclip dependancy, enabled in actions menu and copied the path of the jpg image, tried to paste it in whatsapp message box nothing happens, tried to copy and paste into a terminal window nothing happens either.

claudiux-1 month ago

I just tested it. It works very well in a terminal: the path to a jpg image is displayed correctly.

LouVache-1 week ago

Doesn't work here LM 22.3 Cinnamon nor does any applet to open a place (new Menu, classic menu, repertory menu) not even a folder in the Plank Reloaded's dock.

claudiux-6 days ago

Please try v1.1.0.

LouVache-6 days ago

Still doesn't work when other issues described for applets are solved using Timeshift. Should I restart my PC ?

LouVache-6 days ago

Doesn't work after a restart.

claudiux-6 days ago

Please open an issue. I need more details.

claudiux-6 days ago

This is not an applet, but a Nemo action. Install xclip. Open Nemo, navigate to the directory containing your file. Right-click on the file whose path you want to copy to the clipboard and select “Copy path to clipboard” from the context menu. Open a new text document and use Ctrl+V.

LouVache-6 days ago

Xclip di the trick. Thanks!

LouVache-6 days ago

I know this not an applet, I said I had also issue with applets and I thought it was related. But after a clean re-install issue remained only for this action.

ii0-0ii-3 months ago

LM22.2 how is this different from https://cinnamon-spices.linuxmint.com/actions/view/54

claudiux-3 months ago

This one copies the entire path; the other one copies only the base name.

ii0-0ii-3 months ago

[code] ^V^[[200~sudo apt install kitty -y~ [/code] this happens when i copy/paste from Website to Terminal in LM22.2

claudiux-3 months ago

This action is a *Nemo* action, not a net browser action. Install this action. Open nemo (also named Files by Cinnamon). Right-click on a file or folder then select 'Copy path to clipboard'. Right-click in a Gnome terminal then select 'Paste'.

ii0-0ii-3 months ago

since LM22.2 already has nemo built-in. as https://github.com/kaoneko mentioned. we both had the same confusion. So Finally figured the difference in the https://github.com/plumber-craic interaction. the "ACTION" of the context Menu. <<< this app activates on the ICONS in the FOLDERS / FILES gui when Copying them. >>> does NOT activate when Copying TEXT. it PASTES this app function. NOT THE FILE/FOLDER itself pasting any thing to a Terminal; is the Nemo app activates/functioning ;; which is looks like what the 2 "ACTION" apps is doing. which only works in "TERMINAL" app. NOT in the "KITTY" app.

Steve-10 months ago

As per the previous person - I've found it... Download it and decompress it in ~/.local/share/nemo/actions.

claudiux-10 months ago

Simpler way: Cinnamon Settings -> Actions -> Download tab then Manage tab.

Steve-10 months ago

Sorry, I'm being blind and also being a noob to Linux, how do I install this (I've downloaded the zip file and extracted it)?

kaoneko-1 year ago

I'm confused... there is already a context menu item "Copy" that does this?

claudiux-1 year ago

"Copy" copies the file or folder. This action only copies the entire path to file (or folder) into the clipboard, like "/path/to/this/file". You must install 'xclip' to use this action.

kaoneko-1 year ago

On Nemo 5.2.4 on Mint 20.3 Cinnamon it also copies the path(s) of the selected file(s), which is pasted when you paste in a text field. Doesn't this work for you? Maybe it's not the same in all versions.

claudiux-1 year ago

You're right, even with Nemo 6.2.8 on Cinnamon 6.2.9 (LM22).

drpeppercan-1 year ago

Never mind, apparently I'm kind of blind. I saw now the instructions in the main Actions page.

drpeppercan-1 year ago

It would be nice if there were instructions to install it available. Thanks in advance

plumber-craic-1 year ago

i downloaded and add this action but it does not appear in the context menu. Will post back here if I can figure out why. It is present under Layout, so not sure why.

claudiux-1 year ago

You must select a folder or file by right-clicking on it for this action to appear in the context menu.

plumber-craic-1 year ago

Not sure what you mean. How can I right click on a file or folder to show the context menu but also not select that file? Steps to reproduce 1. open Actions 2. Download 3. Choose Copy Path to Clipboard, now it has a tick next to it 4. Layout, confirm the new Copy path to clipboard option is present 5. right click a file or folder and the option is not there.

plumber-craic-1 year ago

fixed - it depends on xclip, but this is not installed automatically when downloading the action.

claudiux-1 year ago

Thank you very much. This is now indicated in the description.

plumber-craic-1 year ago

thanks for updating the description and for a very cool Action - just what I needed

Copy Path To Clipboard

README

Copy Path To Clipboard

DESCRIPTION

DEPENDENCY

CHANGELOG

1.1.0

1.0.0

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