Online Clipboard for Developers & Writers

Developers and writers work with text constantly — it's the raw material of both crafts. Yet professionals in both fields often struggle with moving text efficiently between contexts: from IDE to browser, from research to document.

Developer Requirements

• Syntax highlighting for readable code
• Formatting preservation (indentation matters)
• Quick sharing for pair programming and code reviews
• Cross-platform access

Writer Requirements

• Formatting preservation (structure carries meaning)
• Version passing between editors and collaborators
• Research integration (quotes and citations)
• Fast collaboration loops

Developer Workflows

Stack Trace Sharing

Traditional: Copy error to Slack → formatting breaks → "Can you send that again with proper formatting?"

With Rune's Clipboard: Paste, select language, share code. Colleague sees properly formatted, highlighted error.

Config File Handoff

New developer needs configuration values? Paste complete config block with self-destruct enabled. Secure, complete handoff with no chat clutter.

Pair Programming Exchange

Remote pair programming:

1. You write a function → clipboard → share code
2. Partner reviews, modifies → shares back
3. Rapid iteration without screen sharing lag

Writer Workflows

Research Transfer

Researching across multiple devices:

1. Find useful quote → paste to clipboard with source attribution
2. Repeat for each valuable find
3. Retrieve all on primary writing device
4. Quotes organized and ready to integrate

Draft Handoff

Sending draft to editor:

1. Paste latest draft (markdown preserves formatting)
2. Share code with editor
3. Editor reviews, makes inline suggestions
4. Single source of truth, clear inline edits

Multi-Device Writing

Start on laptop, continue on tablet, finish on desktop:

1. Session ends → current draft to clipboard
2. Next device: retrieve, continue
3. Seamless flow across devices

Cross-Discipline: Technical Documentation

Developer pastes code with explanation → Technical writer retrieves, expands for docs → Back to developer for accuracy check → Final version to documentation.

Power Tips

Create Templates

For Developers:

## Bug Report
Environment: [DEV/STAGING/PROD]
Error: [PASTE ERROR]
Steps to Reproduce: [STEPS]

For Writers:

## Article Draft
Headline: [HEADLINE]
Word Count Target: [COUNT]

Use History for Version Tracking

Use clipboard history as lightweight version tracking:

• Draft v1: ABC123
• Draft v2: DEF456

Retrieve any version if you need to rollback.

Conclusion

For developers, code sharing becomes instant and readable. For writers, drafts flow between devices seamlessly. Rune's Online Clipboard eliminates the friction of transferring content — simple tools, powerful workflows.