A new third-party clipboard manager for windows 11 called Edge Drop is now available for early testing. Developed by AdiArtist, the app was recently shared on reddit. It is located on the left side of the screen and can be opened by hovering your mouse over it or by pressing Alt+C.
Edge Drop supports text, images, and a variety of file types, automatically adding any copied items to its interface. The app can be downloaded from their website and GitHub. Edge Drop is currently in early development and is at version 0.1.0.
What Edge Drop does and how it compares to the Windows 11 clipboard
Edge Drop is a clipboard manager that also provides basic file management features. Its main features include remaining hidden on the left side of the screen until activated by mouseover or the Alt+C keyboard shortcut, supporting text, images, and various file types, and automatically adding copied elements to the interface.
Users can drag items directly into the app or use drag and drop to move files to Edge Drop and paste them elsewhere. The app also offers a stacking feature to organize related content, making it easy to collect multiple files for future use. Currently, it does not allow combining different types of content, such as text and images, into a single stack.
Windows 11 includes a built-in clipboard history feature, accessed with Win+V. Supports pinning items, syncing between devices, and keyboard navigation. In contrast, Edge Drop focuses on mouse interaction.
Its drag-and-drop capability makes it easy to collect multiple files and place them into organized stacks, which can then be pasted to other locations. While the stacking feature is useful for keeping related items together, it does not yet support combining different types of content into a single stack.
Edge Drop serves as a mouse-oriented plugin for the Windows clipboard. It offers a more natural way to manage files and content for creative projects, without replacing the keyboard-controlled clipboard.
Both tools can be used together as each suits different workflows, with the integrated clipboard supporting cross-device syncing and keyboard navigation, and Edge Drop providing a more visual, mouse-based approach.
Why the Edge Drop name is a problem and how to install the app
The application name may need to be changed in the near future. Microsoft currently has a feature called Edge Drop, which is used for file sharing in the Edge browser. Although Microsoft is retiring the Edge Drop feature when Copilot takes over the sidebar, they likely want to keep the name protected.
Users testing the app should be aware that a rebrand could occur, which could mean changes to the app name, website, or GitHub repository in future releases.
To install and test Edge Drop:
- Visit the Edge Drop website at edgedrop.vercel.app.
- Download the app or get the release directly from the GitHub releases page.
- Install and run the app on Windows 11.
- Activate the interface by hovering your mouse over the left edge of the screen or by pressing Alt+C.
- Copy items or drag files to the interface to start using it.
Since the app is in early development, currently at version 0.1.0, users should expect some bugs and incomplete features.
As an independently developed third-party app, it is not available through the Microsoft Store. Users only need to download it from the official website or GitHub repository.
Who should use Edge Drop, its limitations and where to get it
For users considering Edge Drop:
The app is currently in a preview stage and may not be completely stable. Since it is a third-party tool downloaded outside of the Microsoft Store, users should make sure to get it from the official source. Edge Drop is designed to complement Windows 11’s built-in clipboard rather than replace it.
Its mouse-centric interface makes it suitable for creative workflows and drag-and-drop tasks. The name may change in future versions to avoid conflicts with Microsoft’s Edge Drop feature.
For those who prefer keyboard workflows or need to sync clipboards between devices, Windows 11’s built-in clipboard is still the best option. Edge Drop may appeal to users looking for a mouse-controlled clipboard with stacking and drag-and-drop organization.
Edge Drop version 0.1.0 is now available on the app’s website and GitHub, and is free to download. Development is ongoing and future updates could include features like mixed content stacks, support for more file types, and possibly a rebrand to differentiate itself from Microsoft’s Edge Drop.
Users interested in the app’s progress can follow the GitHub project for updates and releases. As an independent project, its pace and direction of development are up to the creator, so users should not expect frequent updates or the same level of support as a commercial product.
