Add paste-into-document@pzim-devdata

[pzim-devdata]

Paste clipboard content into new documents with format selection

• Paste rich formatted text (HTML, bold, colors, tables preserved)
• Paste images from clipboard or copied files
• 11 output formats (ODT, PDF, TXT, MD, JSON, YAML, CSV, PY, SH, ODS, ODG)
• Smart filename suggestion based on content
• GTK dialog for filename and format selection
• Document created without auto-opening
• Includes 21 language translations
• Distinct from existing "paste-into-file" (text only)

[pzim-devdata]

Description

Paste clipboard content directly into a new document from Nemo's context menu with multiple format options. Unlike the existing "paste-into-file" action which only creates plain text files, this action creates formatted LibreOffice documents and offers 11 different output formats.

Features

• Rich text support: Preserves HTML formatting (bold, italic, colors, tables, lists, etc.)
• Image support: Paste images from clipboard or copied image files
• Multiple formats: 11 output formats available
  • Text/Code: TXT, Markdown, JSON, YAML, CSV, Python, Shell script
  • Documents: LibreOffice Writer (ODT), PDF, Calc (ODS), Draw (ODG)
• Smart filename: Auto-suggests filename based on clipboard content
  • Copied file → original filename
  • Text/HTML → first 3-5 words
  • Image → image_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
• Format selector: GTK dialog for choosing output format
• No auto-open: Creates document without opening it
• Current location: Document created where user right-clicked

Why this action is useful

The existing "paste-into-file" action only creates plain text files without formatting. This action fills the gap by:

• Preserving rich text formatting when pasting from web browsers, word processors, etc.
• Supporting images (both clipboard and file URIs)
• Offering multiple professional document formats
• Providing LibreOffice document creation directly from Nemo

Distinction from existing action

• Existing: "paste-into-file" → plain text only (.txt)
• This action: "Paste into Document (.odt)" → rich formatting + 11 formats

The (.odt) in the name clearly distinguishes it from the text-only action.

Technical Details

• Python 3 with GTK 3 for dialogs
• LibreOffice headless mode for document conversion
• HTML clipboard support for rich formatting
• Base64 encoding for images
• Automatic executable permission for .sh files
• Two-step conversion for complex formats (HTML → ODT → PDF)

Dependencies

• python3 (pre-installed on most systems)
• libreoffice (for document conversion)

Testing

Tested on Debian Cinnamon with:

• Rich formatted text from Firefox, Chrome, LibreOffice Writer
• Images from GIMP, screenshot tool, copied files
• All 11 output formats verified
• Long filenames and special characters handled correctly

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Thank you to the Linux Mint team!