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KeepassXC 2.5.4 on Ubuntu 18.04 from Snap can't execute xclip #4663

@argvi

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@argvi

Overview

keepassxc.cli is unable to start xclip when attempting "keeppassxc.cli clip ...". was installed using apt, keepassxc is installed using snap. I believe it might have something to do with snap confinement.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. snap install keepassxc
  2. sudo apt install xclip
  3. keepassxc.cli clip <kdbx_path> <entry_path> <timeout>

Actual Behavior

"Unable to start program xclip"

Context

returned exit code is 1.

KeePassXC - Version 2.5.4
Revision: dcca5aa
Distribution: Snap

Qt 5.9.5
Debugging mode is disabled.

Operating system: Ubuntu Core 18
CPU architecture: x86_64
Kernel: linux 5.3.0-46-generic

Enabled extensions:

  • Auto-Type
  • Browser Integration
  • SSH Agent
  • KeeShare (signed and unsigned sharing)
  • YubiKey
  • Secret Service Integration

Cryptographic libraries:
libgcrypt 1.8.1

Operating System: Linux
Desktop Env: Gnome
Windowing System: X11

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