FunOS

Parcellite is a lightweight clipboard manager that helps you manage text you’ve copied—perfect for boosting productivity on FunOS. This article will guide you through the process of installing Parcellite on FunOS, configuring it to run at startup, and removing it if needed. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, these steps will help you make the most of this simple yet powerful tool.

What is Parcellite?

Parcellite is a lightweight, GTK+ clipboard manager designed for the X Window System. It runs silently in the background and keeps a history of your clipboard contents, allowing you to easily recall and reuse previously copied text. This is especially useful for repetitive tasks, coding, or managing multiple text snippets. It includes features such as:

• Clipboard history management
• Search function
• Persistent clipboard
• Tray icon for easy access

Parcellite is minimal and consumes very little system resources, making it ideal for use on FunOS, which focuses on lightness and simplicity.

How to Install Parcellite on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open a terminal window in one of the following ways:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing new software, it’s always a good idea to update the package list to ensure you get the latest version available in the repository.

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install Parcellite

Now install Parcellite by running the following command:

sudo apt install parcellite

Step 4: Reload the Menu

After installation, you may need to reload the JWM menu for the Parcellite entry to appear.

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Configure Parcellite to Run at Startup

By default, Parcellite does not start automatically when you log in. To make it launch on startup, you need to add it to the JWM start configuration file.

Step 1: Open the Start Configuration File

Run this command in the terminal to edit the startup file using Mousepad:

mousepad $HOME/.config/jwm/start

Step 2: Add the Startup Command

Insert the following line before the </JWM> tag:

<StartupCommand>parcellite</StartupCommand>

Your complete startup section might look like this:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<JWM>
    <!-- Startup for program. -->
    <StartupCommand>nitrogen --restore</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>cbatticon</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>volumeicon</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>nm-tray</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>lxpolkit</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>xscreensaver --no-splash</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>xdg-user-dirs-update</StartupCommand>
    <StartupCommand>parcellite</StartupCommand>
</JWM>

Save the file and close Mousepad.

Step 3: Log Out and Back In

To apply the changes:

• Click Menu > Log Out
• Click Logout
• Then log back in

Parcellite should now start automatically.

Launching Parcellite

To manually start Parcellite or verify that it’s installed:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Go to the Accessories category
• Click on Parcellite

Once launched, it will appear as a clipboard icon in the system tray.

How to Uninstall Parcellite on FunOS

If you no longer need Parcellite, you can easily remove it from your system.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open the terminal using the method described earlier.

Step 2: Remove Parcellite

Run the following command to remove Parcellite and its configuration files:

sudo apt remove --purge parcellite

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

To clean up unused packages:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove User Data (Optional)

You can also delete any user-specific configuration and data files:

rm -rf $HOME/.config/parcellite
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/parcellite

Step 5: Reload the Menu

Don’t forget to reload the menu to remove Parcellite from the Accessories category:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Conclusion

Parcellite is a handy tool that can significantly enhance your clipboard management experience on FunOS. With just a few terminal commands, you can install and configure it to run at startup, helping streamline your workflow. If you decide it’s not for you, removing it is just as simple. Whether you’re working on documents, coding, or copying commands, Parcellite ensures you always have your clipboard history at your fingertips.