CopyQ command for removing leading/trailing whitespace upon copying content

copyq-whitespace-trimming.js

//
// A CopyQ (https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ) command for removing leading/trailing
// whitespace upon copying content. Works for both plain and Rich (HTML) text.
// 
// Installation:
// - Open CopyQ, go to File -> Commands (or press F6).
// - Click "+ Add", select "New command". Then, select type "Automatic".
// - Copy the following code there and click on "Apply".
//

copyq:
// Trim plain text.
var text = str(clipboard(mimeText));
if (text) {
    var trimmed = text.trim();
    if (trimmed != text) {
        copy(mimeText, trimmed)
    }
}

// Trim HTML while preserving formatting.
var html = str(clipboard(mimeHtml));
if (html) {
    var trimmed = html
        .replace(/^(\s|&nbsp;|<br\s*\/?>)+/i, "")
        .replace(/(\s|&nbsp;|<br\s*\/?>)+$/i, "");
    if (trimmed != html) {
        copy(mimeHtml, trimmed)
    }
}