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+# CopyQ Role for Ansible
+
+## Overview
+This role installs the CopyQ clipboard manager on Pacman-based systems (e.g. Arch Linux) and ensures it is started automatically for the current user.
+
+## Requirements
+- Ansible 2.9 or higher
+- Pacman package manager (Arch Linux or derivative)
+- X11/Wayland desktop environment (for GUI)
+
+## Role Variables
+No additional role variables are required.
+
+## Dependencies
+No external dependencies.
+
+## Example Playbook
+
+```yaml
+- hosts: all
+  roles:
+    - desk-copyq
+```
+
+## Further Resources
+
+- [CopyQ official site](https://hluk.github.io/CopyQ/)
+- [Arch Wiki: Clipboard](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Clipboard)
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome. Please follow best practices.
+
+## Other Resources
+
+This role was created as part of a larger playbook. For more context on this role, you can refer to the related ChatGPT conversation [here](https://chat.openai.com/share/ae168ca0-5191-4bec-96a0-ffcfabca0024).
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+---
+galaxy_info:
+  author: "Kevin Veen-Birchenbach"
+  description: "Installs CopyQ clipboard manager on Pacman-based systems and configures autostart for the current user."
+  license: "CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)"
+  license_url: "https://s.veen.world/cncl"
+  company: |
+    Kevin Veen-Birchenbach
+    Consulting & Coaching Solutions
+    https://www.veen.world
+  galaxy_tags:
+    - copyq
+    - clipboard
+    - manager
+    - gui
+    - cli
+  logo:
+    class: fa fa-clipboard
+  repository: "https://github.com/kevinveenbirkenbach/cymais"
+  issue_tracker_url: "https://github.com/kevinveenbirkenbach/cymais/issues"
+  documentation: "https://github.com/kevinveenbirkenbach/cymais/tree/main/roles/desk-copyq"
+  min_ansible_version: "2.9"
+  platforms:
+    - name: Archlinux
+      versions:
+        - all
+dependencies: []
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+- name: Install CopyQ clipboard manager
+  community.general.pacman:
+    name:
+      - copyq
+    state: present
+
+- name: Ensure autostart directory exists
+  file:
+    path: "{{ ansible_env.HOME }}/.config/autostart"
+    state: directory
+    mode: '0755'
+  become: false
+
+- name: Add CopyQ to user autostart
+  copy:
+    dest: "{{ ansible_env.HOME }}/.config/autostart/copyq.desktop"
+    content: |
+      [Desktop Entry]
+      Type=Application
+      Exec=copyq
+      Hidden=false
+      NoDisplay=false
+      X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
+      Name=CopyQ Clipboard Manager
+      Comment=Advanced clipboard manager with searchable and editable history
+    mode: '0644'
+  become: false
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+application_id: desk-copyq