A new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 called Edge Drop is now available for early testing. Developed by AdiArtist, the app was recently shared on Reddit. It is located on the left side of the screen and can be opened by hovering the mouse over it or pressing Alt+C.
Edge Drop supports text, images, and various file types, automatically adding any copied items to its interface. The application can be downloaded from its website and GitHub. Currently, Edge Drop is in early development and is at version 0.1.0.
What does Edge Drop do and how does it compare to the Windows 11 Clipboard
Edge Drop is a clipboard manager that also provides basic file management features. Its main features include staying away on the left side of the screen until activated by mouse hover or Alt + C keyboard shortcut, supporting text, images and various file types, and automatically adding copied items to the interface.
Users can drag items directly into the app or use drag-and-drop to move files into Edge Drop and paste them elsewhere. The app also offers a stacking feature to organize related content, making it easy to gather multiple files for future use. Currently, it does not allow combining different content types, such as text and images, into a single stack.
Windows 11 includes a built-in Clipboard History feature, which can be accessed with Win+V. It supports pinning items, syncing across devices, and keyboard navigation. In contrast, Edge Drop focuses on mouse interactions.
Its drag-and-drop capability makes it easy to collect multiple files and place them into organized stacks, which can then be pasted into other locations. Although the stacking feature is useful for placing related items together, it does not support mixing different types of content into one stack.
Edge Drop serves as a mouse-oriented complement to the Windows Clipboard. It provides a more natural way to handle files and content for creative projects, without having to replace the keyboard-operated clipboard.
Both tools can be used together, as each caters to different workflows, with the built-in clipboard supporting cross-device sync and keyboard navigation, and Edge Drop providing a more visual, mouse-based approach.
Why is Edge Drop Name a Problem and How to Install the App
The app may need to be renamed in the near future. Microsoft currently has a feature called Edge Drop, which is used for file sharing in the Edge browser. Although Microsoft is shutting down the Edge Drop feature since Copilot took over the sidebar, it’s likely they’ll want to preserve the name.
Users testing the app should be aware that a rebrand may occur, potentially including changes to the app’s name, website, or GitHub repository in a future release.
To install and try Edge Drop:
- Visit the Edge Drop website at edgedrop.vercel.app.
- Download the app or get the release directly from the GitHub releases page.
- Install and run the app on Windows 11.
- Activate the interface by hovering the mouse over the left edge of the screen or pressing Alt+C.
- Copy items or drag files into the interface to start using it.
Since the app is in early development, currently at version 0.1.0, users should expect some bugs and incomplete features.
As a third-party app developed independently, it is not available through the Microsoft Store. Users should download it only from the official website or GitHub repository.
Who should use Edge Drop, its limitations, and where to get it
For users considering Edge Drop:
The app is currently in early preview stage and may not be completely stable. Since this is a third-party tool downloaded outside the Microsoft Store, users should ensure that they are getting it from an official source. Edge Drop is designed to complement, rather than replace, the built-in Windows 11 Clipboard.
Its mouse-centric interface makes it suitable for creative workflows and drag-and-drop tasks. The name may change in future versions to avoid conflict with Microsoft’s Edge Drop feature.
For those who prefer keyboard workflow or need to sync the Clipboard across devices, the built-in Windows 11 Clipboard remains the better choice. Edge may appeal to users looking for a mouse-driven clipboard with drop stacking and drag-and-drop organization.
Version 0.1.0 of Edge Drop is now available on the app’s website and GitHub, and is free to download. Development is ongoing, and future updates may include features like mixed-content stacks, support for more file types, and possibly a rebrand to differentiate it from Microsoft’s Edge drop.
Users interested in the progress of the app can follow the GitHub project for updates and releases. As an independent project, the pace and direction of its development depends on the creator, so users should not expect frequent updates or the same level of support as a commercial product.
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