Kachow
Encrypted remote clipboard for VS Code / Cursor.
Share text across machines over HTTPS. Both sides only make outbound HTTPS calls. Text is encrypted on the device before upload.
Quick start
- Install Kachow on each machine (search the Extensions view, or
ext install lowkey.kachow).
- Optionally set the relay with Kachow: Set API Base URL (a default is already configured).
- Machine A: Kachow: Create Space → copy the pairing code.
- Machine B: Kachow: Join Space → paste the code.
- Kachow: Push Current Clipboard → Copy Latest Item / Insert Latest Item.
Commands
All under the Kachow category in the Command Palette:
| Command |
Description |
| Create Space |
New high-entropy pairing code |
| Join Space |
Enter an existing code |
| Show Space Code |
Reveal current pairing code |
| Set API Base URL |
Point at your relay |
| Test Connection |
Health + CORS + encrypt round-trip |
| Push Current Clipboard |
Encrypt + upload system clipboard |
| Push Editor Selection |
Encrypt + upload selection |
| Copy Latest Item |
Decrypt latest → clipboard |
| Insert Latest Item |
Decrypt latest → editor |
| Show History |
Pick from recent items |
| Disconnect |
Clear local pairing |
License
MIT
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