Capture Command Output Without Files
What This Does
Send command output directly to your clipboard instead of creating temporary files, keeping your workspace clean.
Why It's Useful
Use the clipboard instead of temp files. Capture output for immediate use in other apps without cluttering your directory with temporary files you'll delete later.
How to Do It
- Pipe command output to
pbcopy - For example:
grep -r "search term" . | pbcopy - The results go to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere
- No files created, no cleanup needed
Try This Now
Run date | pbcopy, then paste it into a text editor. The current date appears without creating any files on your system.
Mental Hook: Use the clipboard instead of temp files.
