Notifications
Notifications
CyberPaste uses smart HUD toast notifications to keep you informed about clipboard events without interrupting your workflow.
Notification Types
Clipboard Notifications
| Event | Content | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Clip captured | Preview of copied content | Open, Edit, Pin |
| Duplicate detected | "Already in history" message | Open existing |
| Cut detected | "Text cut" indicator | — |
| Paste confirmed | "Pasted" confirmation | — |
System Notifications
| Event | Content | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Update available | Version and changelog link | Download, Later |
| Database error | Error description | Retry, Settings |
| Storage limit | Usage warning | Clean up |
Sound Effects
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Clip captured | Synthesized capture sound |
| Duplicate | Short notification chime |
| Startup | Welcome sound |
Sounds can be:
- Enabled/disabled per event
- Replaced with custom sound files
- Synthesized (no external files needed)
Toast Appearance
HUD Style
Toasts appear as compact notifications:
- Corner-positioned on screen
- Auto-dismiss after configurable duration
- Countdown timer bar showing remaining time
- Smooth fade animations
Toast Position
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| Top-right | Default, below taskbar |
| Top-left | Top-left corner |
| Bottom-right | Above taskbar |
| Bottom-left | Bottom-left corner |
Toast Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | Screen corner for toasts |
| Duration | How long toasts stay visible |
| Enabled | Master toast toggle |
| Duplicate toast | Show duplicate detection |
| Monitor | Target monitor for toasts |
| Click action | What happens on toast click |
Toast Click Actions
Configure what happens when you click a toast:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Open | Open the main clipboard window |
| Dismiss | Close the toast only |
| Paste | Paste the clip into active app |
Sound Configuration
Built-in Sounds
CyberPaste includes synthesized sounds:
- No external files required
- Low latency playback
- Volume follows system volume
Custom Sounds
Replace built-in sounds with your own files:
- Go to Settings → Audio
- Choose sound event
- Select custom audio file
- Preview before applying
Supported Sound Formats
| Format | Support |
|---|---|
| WAV | Full support |
| MP3 | Full support |
| OGG | Supported |
Notification Privacy
Toasts can be configured to:
- Show full clip content
- Show partial preview (first few characters)
- Show only type indicator (no content)
This prevents sensitive data from being visible on screen in shared environments.