hluk/CopyQ

Allow `CopyQ` to be used if the browser loses focus during some renaming operations

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#3295 opened on Nov 7, 2025

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Description

Describe the bug

To Reproduce

  1. Create or open your imdb list (page like https://www.imdb.com/list/ls…/edit/).
  2. Add something to it.
  3. Click "Add a note."
  4. Activate the CopyQ paste dialog.
  5. The input field will lose focus, editing mode will end, and the message "List item description was successfully updated" will appear.

Expected behavior 5. The input field will remain in focus and text can be inserted.

This is exactly how Windows Clipboard Manager behaves.

Version, OS and Environment

Get details from copyq version command, or copy from the CopyQ main window:

  1. Open Action dialog (F5 shortcut).
  2. Enter command: copyq: copy(version)
  3. Click OK - the details should be copied to the system clipboard.
  4. Paste the details in the report.

It doesn't work. The buffer is empty after running the command.

[2025-11-07 11:45:19.890] Warning <cmd/monitorClipboard-14460>: [qt.qpa.mime] Retrying to obtain clipboard.
[2025-11-07 11:45:20.027] Warning <cmd/monitorClipboard-14460>: [qt.qpa.mime] Retrying to obtain clipboard.
[2025-11-07 11:45:56.076] Warning <cmd/monitorClipboard-14460>: [qt.qpa.mime] Retrying to obtain clipboard.
[2025-11-07 11:45:56.223] Warning <cmd/monitorClipboard-14460>: [qt.qpa.mime] Retrying to obtain clipboard.
[2025-11-07 11:46:02.682] Warning <cmd/monitorClipboard-14460>: [qt.qpa.mime] Retrying to obtain clipboard.
[2025-11-07 11:46:02.820] Warning <cmd/monitorClipboard-14460>: [qt.qpa.mime] Retrying to obtain clipboard.
  • Application Version: 13.0.0
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10.0.26200.7019
  • Mozilla Firefox 145.0 (64-bit)
  • Installation method: https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ/releases/download/v13.0.0/copyq-13.0.0.zip

Contributor guide

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic C++Qt framework knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate how CopyQ handles clipboard events when the target window loses focus. Look at the source code for clipboard monitoring (likely in src/app/clipboardmonitor.cpp or similar) and focus event handling. The logs show repeated 'Retrying to obtain clipboard' warnings, which indicate a race condition or missing focus management. Check if there is a way to defer clipboard paste until the input field regains focus, or if CopyQ can simulate a click to keep focus. Review the Windows Clipboard Manager behavior for reference. Consider adding an option to delay paste or retry on focus gain.