# wl-paste > Tool to access data stored in the clipboard for Wayland. > See also: `wl-copy`. > More information: . - Paste the contents of the clipboard: `wl-paste` - Paste the contents of the clipboard and then clear it: `wl-paste --paste-once` - 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}}` - Clear the clipboard: `wl-paste --clear`