# Web Clipper is now available (BETA feature)

**URL:** <https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/web-clipper-is-now-available-beta-feature/154>\
**Category:** News\
**Created:** [25 May 2018 13:12 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/web-clipper-is-now-available-beta-feature/154 "2018-05-25T13:12:59Z")\
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> [@foxmask](#):
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> A least if the port was just opened for the 127.0.0.1 that will restrict its access.

There are use-cases where a remote clipping server might be very useful. I believe this should be an option. However, I agree that tighter security will become relevant in the future.

Currently, the only info which is retrievable are the notebook names and their ids. At worst someone could mount a DOS attack by creating notes.

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