[2025 Edition] The Ultimate Clibor Guide: Eradicate Copy-Paste Work with this God-Tier Windows Tool

Hello! As someone who had zero programming knowledge just a few months ago, I stumbled upon a piece of software while building websites with the help of AI that I can only describe as a "god-tier tool." That software is "Clibor."

In this article, from the perspective of a fellow beginner, I will explain in more detail and clarity than anywhere else how much Clibor can boost your work efficiency, from installation to advanced usage. I've packed this with all the points I actually struggled with and the experiences that made me think, "I should have done it this way!" so please stick with me until the end.

1. Introduction: What is Clibor? The World of Copy-Paste You Never Knew

First, let's dive into its appeal, starting with the basics of "What is Clibor?"

The Basics of Clibor: Going Beyond the Limits of the Clipboard

With Windows' standard functionality, you can only copy one piece of information at a time. If you copy something new, the previous information is overwritten and lost. Inconvenient, right?

Clibor is a tool that remembers this "clipboard history" by the dozens or even hundreds. Furthermore, you can register frequently typed text like email signatures or commonly used code as "boilerplate text (snippets)" and recall them in an instant. It's truly a revolution in copy-paste work.

Comparison with Similar Tools: Why is Clibor the Chosen One?

Other clipboard extension tools exist. Let's compare it with some representative ones.


| Feature/Tool | Clibor | Ditto | ClipboardFusion |
|:---|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| **Lightweight/Speed** | ◎ (Extremely fast) | ◯ (Feature-rich but a bit heavy) | △ (Highly functional but slower) |
| **Snippet Feature** | ◎ (Excellent grouping) | ◯ | ◯ |
| **Customizability** | ◎ (Rich hotkeys) | △ (Complex settings) | ◯ |
| **Image History** | ◯ (Basic) | ◎ (Thumbnail display) | ◎ (Thumbnail display) |
| **Native Language Support** | ◎ (Full support) | ◯ (Partially in English) | △ (Requires language file) |
| **Beginner-Friendly**| ◎ | ◯ | △ |

As you can see from the table, Clibor's greatest appeal lies in its overwhelmingly lightweight design and its simple yet profound customizability. It specializes in maximizing the efficiency of text-based work to the extreme, without being slowed down by unnecessary features.

A Big Help in These Scenarios! Clibor Use Cases

Business: Register email templates, meeting minute formats, various IDs and passwords (use at your own risk), etc., to speed up administrative tasks.
Programming: Turn HTML templates, frequently used functions, SQL queries, CSS vendor prefixes, etc., into snippets. Your coding speed will dramatically increase. This feature is why I was able to build my websites.
Daily Use: Streamline small, private inputs like your home address, social media hashtags, or blog signatures.

2. Download & Installation

The most important thing when installing a tool is to get it from a safe source. I'll explain this carefully as it was a part I was a little confused about at first.

How to Safely Obtain it from the Official Website

The safest way to download Clibor is from the official website below or from the long-established software distribution site, "Mado no Mori."

Official Website: https://chigusa-web.com/en/
Mado no Mori: https://forest.watch.impress.co.jp/library/software/clibor/

Note: How to spot fake sites
When you search, you may see many misleading ads like "Free Download." These are unrelated to the official site and may try to install unwanted software simultaneously. Always confirm that the URL is one of the above.

Clibor's official download page. A green 'Download Here' button is clearly visible.

Installation Steps (Detailed Explanation)

Unzip the downloaded file and double-click `Clibor.exe` to start the installation. Basically, you just need to keep clicking "Next."

Start Setup Wizard: "Welcome to the Clibor Setup Wizard" will be displayed. Click "Next."
Specify Installation Destination: Usually, no change is needed. Click "Next." If you want to use it as a portable version, you can specify a USB drive, etc.
Specify Program Group: Leave it as is and click "Next."
Select Additional Tasks: Checking "Create a shortcut on the Startup" is convenient as Clibor will launch automatically when the PC starts.
Ready to Install: Click the "Install" button to start copying files.
Complete: Press the "Finish" button to close the wizard. Let's move on to the initial setup.

Initial Startup Settings

When you start Clibor for the first time, you will be prompted for some settings.

Change Language: If it's displayed in a different language, you can right-click the Clibor icon in the task tray, select "Settings" → "Language" → "English" to change it.
Startup Registration: Even if you forgot to set it during installation, you can always change it from the "Basic Operation" tab in the settings screen.

3. Mastering Basic Operations

From here, we'll cover how to use Clibor's core features. Just by learning this, your work efficiency will change starting today.

The Basics of Clipboard History

By default, you can bring up Clibor's main screen by pressing the `Ctrl` key twice. The screen displays a list of text you've copied in the past. You can paste by selecting the desired history entry and pressing `Enter` or by double-clicking it.

By entering a keyword in the search window, you can instantly filter for the desired text from a large amount of history. This is really convenient!

Clibor's main window. A list of groups is on the left, and the clipboard history is on the right. There is a search bar at the top.

The Secret to Snippet Management

The snippet feature is where Clibor truly shines. Let's look at an example of registering the basic HTML structure I use frequently for website development.

Select the "Snippets" tab on the main screen.
Right-click in an empty area and choose "Create New Group," naming it "HTML Templates."
Select the created group, right-click in the area on the right, and choose "Register New Snippet."
Paste the following code and press "OK."

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Page Title</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
    
    <script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

Now, you can call up this template anytime with two presses of `Ctrl`. The trick is to use grouping effectively. Simply dividing them into categories like "Work," "Personal," and "Code Snippets" dramatically improves findability.

Handling Image Copies

Clibor can hold not just text, but also a history of copied images. However, a preview is not displayed; it's recorded as information indicating "image data exists here." It's possible to paste into image editing software or documents, but think of it as a basic feature.

4. Advanced Usage & Customization

Once you've mastered the basics, let's customize it to your liking and make it even easier to use.

Full Hotkey Customization

In the "Hotkeys" tab of the settings screen, you can assign your favorite shortcut keys to almost all of Clibor's operations. For example, you can assign a different key to "Call Snippets" or perform advanced operations like "Paste previous/next clipboard history (FIFO/LIFO)."

For those who want to go even further, combining it with AutoHotkey allows for infinite customization, such as setting hotkeys that are only active within a specific app.

Backup & Restore: Protecting Your Important Data

The snippet groups you've painstakingly created are your most important assets in Clibor. Be sure to back them up in case of a PC change or an unforeseen event.

The setting data is saved in the following location:

C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Clibor

If you copy this entire folder, you can completely restore your settings and snippets just by pasting the folder into the same location on a new PC.

Tips for Programmers

Code Snippet Management: As with the HTML template mentioned earlier, it's convenient to register class structures, function templates, for loops, etc., for each language.
Macro Integration:
- Excel: Register frequently used Excel functions or fragments of VBA macros.
- VSCode: Use VSCode's own snippet feature in conjunction with Clibor. Registering frequently used terminal commands (like git pull, npm install) in Clibor will further increase development efficiency.

5. Troubleshooting

Even with useful tools, unexpected problems can sometimes occur. Here's a summary of issues I've encountered or often hear about and their solutions.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Clibor won't start!: A: First, try restarting your PC. If that doesn't work, your antivirus software may be mistakenly blocking its operation. Try adding Clibor to the exclusion list. As a last resort, try uninstalling it once and reinstalling the latest version from the official website.
Q: The text is garbled...: A: Try reviewing the font settings in the "Display" tab of the settings screen. Selecting a font that properly supports your language, such as "Segoe UI," often solves the problem.
Q: My copied history disappears!: A: Check the "Maximum number of clipboard history items" in the "Basic Operation" tab of the settings screen. By default, it's set to something like 200. When this limit is exceeded, the oldest items are deleted. If necessary, increase this number (though increasing it too much may slow down operation).
Q: The shortcut keys (hotkeys) don't work!: A: The most likely cause is a hotkey conflict with another application. This is especially common with games or resident software using the same keys. Try changing to a different key combination in Clibor's settings that doesn't conflict.

6. User Stories & Usage Ideas

Finally, here are some specific usage ideas for various professions and scenarios. Use them as hints to find your own way of using it.

Examples of Improving Work Efficiency

Office Work: For tasks like entering the same annotation in a specific cell in Excel. Register it as a snippet in Clibor, and you can complete the input just by selecting the cell and pressing a hotkey.
Designers: Manage color codes (#FFFFFF, #333333, etc.) used in a project by grouping them. This greatly improves efficiency when moving between design tools and coding tools.
Writers/Bloggers: Register opening and closing greetings for articles, frequently used HTML tags (`
`, ``, etc.), and affiliate links. This allows you to concentrate on writing.

Creative Personal Uses

SNS: Register frequently used replies and hashtags. It becomes even more convenient when combined with a tool that shares the clipboard between your smartphone and PC (like Pushbullet).
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Gaming: In online games, you can register set chat messages, such as instructions to teammates or greetings, for quick communication.

On to the Next Step

Welcome to the world of Clibor! Use this article as a reference and start by trying out the history and snippet features. I promise your PC work will become more comfortable and more creative starting today. If you're ever unsure about something, feel free to come back to this article anytime.