📄 Copy text from a remote macOS

The Copy function is not yet available in the Screen application.

🧑🏼‍💻 The implementation of this feature is on our to-do list, but until it is not available, the following workaround can be used.

We show you two workarounds:

• By using the Shell application.
• By using the Text Editor application.

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By using the Shell application

Start the Screen application.

When using the Screen app, select the text you want to copy and copy it to the clipboard.

• If you are using a mouse, right-click the mouse and select Copy from the menu that appears.
• If you are using a keyboard, press the Command + C key combination.

So, the text is copied to the clipboard of the remote device.

Now, open the Shell application:

Type the following command: pbpaste

Then press Enter.

✅ This will copy the remote text to the clipboard of your local device, and now you can paste it wherever you want.

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By using the Text Editor application

Start the Screen application.

When using the Screen app, select the text you want to copy and copy it to the clipboard.

• If you are using a mouse, right-click the mouse and select Copy from the menu that appears.
• If you are using a keyboard, press the Command + C key combination.

So, the text is copied to the clipboard of the remote device.

Create a text file on the remote system.

Paste the copied text.

Save the file.

Now, start the Text Editor application:

Use the Open button on the toolbar of the Text Editor to open the text file on the remote device.

Then select the text and copy it to the clipboard.

✅ This will copy the text to the clipboard of your local device, and now you can paste it wherever you want.