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# xsel
> X11 selection and clipboard manipulation tool.
- Use a command's output as input of the clip[b]oard (equivalent to Ctrl+C):
`echo 123 | xsel -ib`
- Use the contents of a file as input of the clipboard:
`cat {{file}} | xsel -ib`
- Output the clipboard's contents into the terminal (equivalent to Ctrl+V):
`xsel -ob`
- Output the clipboard's contents into a file:
`xsel -ob > {{file}}`
- Clear the clipboard:
`xsel -cb`
- Output the X11 primary selection's contents into the terminal (equivalent to a mouse middle-click):
`xsel -op`