---
syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, linux]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
---
# wl-paste

> Paste content in Wayland clipboard.
> See also: `wl-copy`, `xclip`.
> More information: <https://github.com/bugaevc/wl-clipboard>.

- Paste the contents of the clipboard:

`wl-paste`

- Paste the contents of the primary clipboard (highlighted text):

`wl-paste --primary`

- Write the contents of the clipboard to a file:

`wl-paste > {{path/to/file}}`

- Pipe the contents of the clipboard to a command:

`wl-paste | {{command}}`
