Settings

This page summarizes common Octoclip settings so you can tune behavior, performance, and sync based on your workflow.

Setting groups

Group	Purpose	Typical scenario
History	Control retention, filtering, and cleanup	Large history or noise reduction
Sync	Configure Nearby Sync and Cloud Sync scope	Multi-device collaboration
Shortcuts and UI	Tune hotkeys and quick input behavior	High-frequency workflows
Privacy and Security	Control sensitive data handling	Compliance and privacy-sensitive usage
Performance	Balance background behavior and resource usage	Low-end devices or stability-first setups

Recommended setup sequence

Configure history first

Set retention limits, deduplication, and cleanup strategy.

Configure sync second

Choose Nearby Sync, Cloud Sync, or a hybrid model and define sync scope.

Tune shortcuts and performance last

Refine hotkeys and background mode for your device profile.

Starter preset example

Starter Settings Exampleyaml

history:  maxItems: 1000  deduplicate: truesync:  nearby: true  cloud:    enabled: falseshortcuts:  quickInput: "Ctrl+Shift+V"performance:  backgroundMode: "balanced"

INFO

Start conservative, validate stability, then expand capacity and automation.

Common issues

Platform Differences

Understand capability boundaries across operating systems.

Privacy and Security

Apply stronger data protection controls.

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