diff --git a/example_cliphist.py b/example_cliphist.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8371974
--- /dev/null
+++ b/example_cliphist.py
@@ -0,0 +1,505 @@
+import os
+import re
+import subprocess
+import sys
+import tempfile
+
+from fabric.utils import idle_add, remove_handler
+from fabric.utils.helpers import get_relative_path
+from fabric.widgets.box import Box
+from fabric.widgets.button import Button
+from fabric.widgets.entry import Entry
+from fabric.widgets.image import Image
+from fabric.widgets.label import Label
+from fabric.widgets.scrolledwindow import ScrolledWindow
+from gi.repository import Gdk, GdkPixbuf, GLib
+
+import modules.icons as icons
+
+
+class ClipHistory(Box):
+    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
+        super().__init__(
+            name="clip-history",
+            visible=False,
+            all_visible=False,
+            **kwargs,
+        )
+
+        self.tmp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="cliphist-")
+        self.image_cache = {}
+        
+        self.notch = kwargs["notch"]
+        self.selected_index = -1
+        self._arranger_handler = 0
+        self.clipboard_items = []
+        self._loading = False
+        self._pending_updates = False
+
+        self.viewport = Box(name="viewport", spacing=4, orientation="v")
+        self.search_entry = Entry(
+            name="search-entry",
+            placeholder="Search Clipboard History...",
+            h_expand=True,
+            h_align="fill",
+            notify_text=self.filter_items,
+            on_activate=lambda entry, *_: self.use_selected_item(),
+            on_key_press_event=self.on_search_entry_key_press,
+        )
+        self.search_entry.props.xalign = 0.5
+        
+        self.scrolled_window = ScrolledWindow(
+            name="scrolled-window",
+            spacing=10,
+            h_expand=True,
+            v_expand=True,
+            h_align="fill",
+            v_align="fill",
+            child=self.viewport,
+            propagate_width=False,
+            propagate_height=False,
+        )
+
+        self.header_box = Box(
+            name="header_box",
+            spacing=10,
+            orientation="h",
+            children=[
+                Button(
+                    name="clear-button",
+                    child=Label(name="clear-label", markup=icons.trash),
+                    on_clicked=lambda *_: self.clear_history(),
+                ),
+                self.search_entry,
+                Button(
+                    name="close-button",
+                    child=Label(name="close-label", markup=icons.cancel),
+                    tooltip_text="Exit",
+                    on_clicked=lambda *_: self.close()
+                ),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        self.history_box = Box(
+            name="launcher-box",
+            spacing=10,
+            h_expand=True,
+            orientation="v",
+            children=[
+                self.header_box,
+                self.scrolled_window,
+            ],
+        )
+
+        self.add(self.history_box)
+        self.show_all()
+
+    def close(self):
+        """Close the clipboard history panel"""
+        self.viewport.children = []
+        self.selected_index = -1
+        self.notch.close_notch()
+
+    def open(self):
+        """Open the clipboard history panel and load items"""
+        if self._loading:
+            return
+        self._loading = True
+        self.search_entry.set_text("")
+        self.search_entry.grab_focus()
+
+        GLib.idle_add(self._load_clipboard_items_thread)
+
+    def _load_clipboard_items_thread(self):
+        """Worker for loading clipboard items, now runs in main loop via idle_add"""
+        try:
+            result = subprocess.run(
+                ["cliphist", "list"], 
+                capture_output=True, 
+                check=True
+            )
+            # Decode stdout with error handling
+            stdout_str = result.stdout.decode('utf-8', errors='replace')
+            lines = stdout_str.strip().split('\n')
+            new_items = []
+            for line in lines:
+                if not line or "<meta http-equiv" in line:
+                    continue
+                new_items.append(line)
+            self._update_items(new_items)
+        except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+            print(f"Error loading clipboard history: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Unexpected error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+        finally:
+            self._loading = False
+            if self._pending_updates:
+                self._pending_updates = False
+                GLib.idle_add(self._load_clipboard_items_thread)
+        return False
+
+    def _update_items(self, new_items):
+        """Update the items list from main thread"""
+        self.clipboard_items = new_items
+        self.display_clipboard_items()
+
+    def display_clipboard_items(self, filter_text=""):
+        """Display clipboard items in the viewport"""
+        remove_handler(self._arranger_handler) if self._arranger_handler else None
+        self.viewport.children = []
+        self.selected_index = -1
+        
+
+        filtered_items = []
+        for item in self.clipboard_items:
+
+            content = item.split('\t', 1)[1] if '\t' in item else item
+            if filter_text.lower() in content.lower():
+                filtered_items.append(item)
+        
+
+        if not filtered_items:
+
+            container = Box(
+                name="no-clip-container",
+                orientation="v",
+                h_align="center",
+                v_align="center",
+                h_expand=True,
+                v_expand=True
+            )
+            
+
+            label = Label(
+                name="no-clip",
+                markup=icons.clipboard,
+                h_align="center",
+                v_align="center",
+            )
+            
+            container.add(label)
+            self.viewport.add(container)
+            return
+            
+
+        self._display_items_batch(filtered_items, 0, 10)
+
+    def _display_items_batch(self, items, start, batch_size):
+        """Display items in batches to keep UI responsive"""
+        end = min(start + batch_size, len(items))
+        
+        for i in range(start, end):
+            item = items[i]
+            self.viewport.add(self.create_clipboard_item(item))
+        
+
+        if end < len(items):
+            GLib.idle_add(self._display_items_batch, items, end, batch_size)
+        else:
+
+            if self.search_entry.get_text() and self.viewport.get_children():
+                self.update_selection(0)
+
+    def create_clipboard_item(self, item):
+        """Create a button for a clipboard item"""
+
+        parts = item.split('\t', 1)
+        item_id = parts[0] if len(parts) > 1 else "0"
+        content = parts[1] if len(parts) > 1 else item
+        
+
+        display_text = content.strip()
+        if len(display_text) > 100:
+            display_text = display_text[:97] + "..."
+        
+
+        is_image = self.is_image_data(content)
+        
+        if is_image:
+
+            button = Button(
+                name="slot-button",
+                child=Box(
+                    name="slot-box",
+                    orientation="h",
+                    spacing=10,
+                    children=[
+                        Image(name="clip-icon", h_align="start"),
+                        Label(
+                            name="clip-label",
+                            label="[Image]",
+                            ellipsization="end",
+                            v_align="center",
+                            h_align="start",
+                            h_expand=True,
+                        ),
+                    ],
+                ),
+                tooltip_text="Image in clipboard",
+                on_clicked=lambda *_, id=item_id: self.paste_item(id),
+            )
+
+            self._load_image_preview_async(item_id, button)
+        else:
+
+            button = self.create_text_item_button(item_id, display_text)
+        
+
+        button.connect("key-press-event", lambda widget, event, id=item_id: self.on_item_key_press(widget, event, id))
+        
+
+        button.set_can_focus(True)
+        button.add_events(Gdk.EventMask.KEY_PRESS_MASK)
+            
+        return button
+
+    def _load_image_preview_async(self, item_id, button):
+        """Load image preview using GLib.idle_add instead of threads"""
+        def load_image():
+            try:
+                if item_id in self.image_cache:
+                    pixbuf = self.image_cache[item_id]
+                else:
+                    result = subprocess.run(
+                        ["cliphist", "decode", item_id],
+                        capture_output=True,
+                        check=True
+                    )
+                    loader = GdkPixbuf.PixbufLoader()
+                    loader.write(result.stdout)
+                    loader.close()
+                    pixbuf = loader.get_pixbuf()
+                    width, height = pixbuf.get_width(), pixbuf.get_height()
+                    max_size = 72
+                    if width > height:
+                        new_width = max_size
+                        new_height = int(height * (max_size / width))
+                    else:
+                        new_height = max_size
+                        new_width = int(width * (max_size / height))
+                    pixbuf = pixbuf.scale_simple(new_width, new_height, GdkPixbuf.InterpType.BILINEAR)
+                    self.image_cache[item_id] = pixbuf
+                self._update_image_button(button, pixbuf)
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"Error loading image preview: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+            return False
+        GLib.idle_add(load_image)
+
+    def _update_image_button(self, button, pixbuf):
+        """Update the button with the loaded image preview"""
+        box = button.get_child()
+        if box and len(box.get_children()) > 0:
+            image_widget = box.get_children()[0]
+            if isinstance(image_widget, Image):
+                image_widget.set_from_pixbuf(pixbuf)
+
+    def create_text_item_button(self, item_id, display_text):
+        """Create a button for a text clipboard item"""
+        return Button(
+            name="slot-button",
+            child=Box(
+                name="slot-box",
+                orientation="h",
+                spacing=10,
+                children=[
+                    Label(
+                        name="clip-icon",
+                        markup=icons.clip_text,
+                        h_align="start",
+                    ),
+                    Label(
+                        name="clip-label",
+                        label=display_text,
+                        ellipsization="end",
+                        v_align="center",
+                        h_align="start",
+                        h_expand=True,
+                    ),
+                ],
+            ),
+            tooltip_text=display_text,
+            on_clicked=lambda *_: self.paste_item(item_id),
+        )
+
+    def is_image_data(self, content):
+        """Determine if clipboard content is likely an image"""
+
+        return (
+            content.startswith("data:image/") or
+            content.startswith("\x89PNG") or
+            content.startswith("GIF8") or
+            content.startswith("\xff\xd8\xff") or
+            re.match(r'^\s*<img\s+', content) is not None or
+            "binary" in content.lower() and any(ext in content.lower() for ext in ["jpg", "jpeg", "png", "bmp", "gif"])
+        )
+
+    def paste_item(self, item_id):
+        """Copy the selected item to the clipboard and close (GLib.idle_add)"""
+        def paste():
+            try:
+                result = subprocess.run(
+                    ["cliphist", "decode", item_id],
+                    capture_output=True,
+                    check=True
+                )
+                subprocess.run(
+                    ["wl-copy"],
+                    input=result.stdout,
+                    check=True
+                )
+                GLib.idle_add(self.close)
+            except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+                print(f"Error pasting clipboard item: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+            return False
+        GLib.idle_add(paste)
+
+    def delete_item(self, item_id):
+        """Delete the selected clipboard item (GLib.idle_add)"""
+        def delete():
+            try:
+                subprocess.run(
+                    ["cliphist", "delete", item_id],
+                    check=True
+                )
+                self._pending_updates = True
+                if not self._loading:
+                    GLib.idle_add(self._load_clipboard_items_thread)
+            except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+                print(f"Error deleting clipboard item: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+            return False
+        GLib.idle_add(delete)
+
+    def clear_history(self):
+        """Clear all clipboard history (GLib.idle_add)"""
+        def clear():
+            try:
+                subprocess.run(["cliphist", "wipe"], check=True)
+                self._pending_updates = True
+                if not self._loading:
+                    GLib.idle_add(self._load_clipboard_items_thread)
+            except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+                print(f"Error clearing clipboard history: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+            return False
+        GLib.idle_add(clear)
+
+    def filter_items(self, entry, *_):
+        """Filter clipboard items based on search text"""
+        self.display_clipboard_items(entry.get_text())
+
+    def on_search_entry_key_press(self, widget, event):
+        """Handle key presses in the search entry"""
+        if event.keyval == Gdk.KEY_Down:
+            self.move_selection(1)
+            return True
+        elif event.keyval == Gdk.KEY_Up:
+            self.move_selection(-1)
+            return True
+        elif event.keyval in (Gdk.KEY_Return, Gdk.KEY_KP_Enter):
+            self.use_selected_item()
+            return True
+        elif event.keyval == Gdk.KEY_Delete:
+            self.delete_selected_item()
+            return True
+        elif event.keyval == Gdk.KEY_Escape:
+            self.close()
+            return True
+        return False
+
+    def update_selection(self, new_index):
+        """Update the selected item in the viewport"""
+        children = self.viewport.get_children()
+        
+
+        if self.selected_index != -1 and self.selected_index < len(children):
+            current_button = children[self.selected_index]
+            current_button.get_style_context().remove_class("selected")
+            
+
+        if new_index != -1 and new_index < len(children):
+            new_button = children[new_index]
+            new_button.get_style_context().add_class("selected")
+            self.selected_index = new_index
+            self.scroll_to_selected(new_button)
+        else:
+            self.selected_index = -1
+
+    def move_selection(self, delta):
+        """Move the selection up or down"""
+        children = self.viewport.get_children()
+        if not children:
+            return
+            
+
+        if self.selected_index == -1 and delta == 1:
+            new_index = 0
+        else:
+            new_index = self.selected_index + delta
+            
+        new_index = max(0, min(new_index, len(children) - 1))
+        self.update_selection(new_index)
+
+    def scroll_to_selected(self, button):
+        """Scroll to ensure the selected item is visible"""
+        def scroll():
+            adj = self.scrolled_window.get_vadjustment()
+            alloc = button.get_allocation()
+            if alloc.height == 0:
+                return False
+
+            y = alloc.y
+            height = alloc.height
+            page_size = adj.get_page_size()
+            current_value = adj.get_value()
+
+            visible_top = current_value
+            visible_bottom = current_value + page_size
+
+            if y < visible_top:
+
+                adj.set_value(y)
+            elif y + height > visible_bottom:
+
+                new_value = y + height - page_size
+                adj.set_value(new_value)
+            return False
+        GLib.idle_add(scroll)
+
+    def use_selected_item(self):
+        """Use (paste) the selected clipboard item"""
+        children = self.viewport.get_children()
+        if not children or self.selected_index == -1 or self.selected_index >= len(self.clipboard_items):
+            return
+            
+
+        item_line = self.clipboard_items[self.selected_index]
+        item_id = item_line.split('\t', 1)[0]
+        self.paste_item(item_id)
+
+    def delete_selected_item(self):
+        """Delete the selected clipboard item"""
+        children = self.viewport.get_children()
+        if not children or self.selected_index == -1:
+            return
+            
+
+        item_line = self.clipboard_items[self.selected_index]
+        item_id = item_line.split('\t', 1)[0]
+        self.delete_item(item_id)
+
+    def on_item_key_press(self, widget, event, item_id):
+        """Handle key press events on clipboard items"""
+        if event.keyval in (Gdk.KEY_Return, Gdk.KEY_KP_Enter):
+
+            self.paste_item(item_id)
+            return True
+        return False
+
+    def __del__(self):
+        """Clean up temporary files on destruction"""
+        try:
+            if hasattr(self, 'tmp_dir') and os.path.exists(self.tmp_dir):
+                import shutil
+                shutil.rmtree(self.tmp_dir)
+            self.image_cache.clear()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error cleaning up temporary files: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
diff --git a/modules/launcher/plugins/clipboard.py b/modules/launcher/plugins/clipboard.py
index f33e432..d927554 100644
--- a/modules/launcher/plugins/clipboard.py
+++ b/modules/launcher/plugins/clipboard.py
@@ -20,18 +20,16 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
         self.display_name = "Clipboard History"
         self.description = "Search and manage clipboard history using cliphist"
 
-        # Performance settings
-        self.max_results = 20
+        # Performance settings - show more history like example_cliphist.py
+        self.max_results = 50
         # Cache clipboard items for 5 seconds (more responsive)
         self.cache_ttl = 5
-        self.image_cache_ttl = 300  # Cache images for 5 minutes
 
         # Initialize cache and temp directory
         self.tmp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="cliphist-")
-        self.image_cache: Dict[str, GdkPixbuf.Pixbuf] = {}
+        self.image_cache: Dict[str, GdkPixbuf.Pixbuf] = {}  # Cache images forever like example_cliphist.py
         self.clipboard_items_cache: List[str] = []
         self.cache_timestamp = 0
-        self.image_cache_timestamps: Dict[str, float] = {}
 
         # Threading
         self.executor = ThreadPoolExecutor(
@@ -73,7 +71,6 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
             with self.cache_lock:
                 self.image_cache.clear()
                 self.clipboard_items_cache.clear()
-                self.image_cache_timestamps.clear()
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error cleaning up temporary files: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
 
@@ -82,8 +79,7 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
         with self.cache_lock:
             self.clipboard_items_cache.clear()
             self.cache_timestamp = 0
-            self.image_cache.clear()
-            self.image_cache_timestamps.clear()
+            # Keep image cache forever like example_cliphist.py
 
     def _force_launcher_refresh(self):
         """Force the launcher to refresh its results."""
@@ -174,10 +170,7 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
                 self.clipboard_items_cache = items
                 self.cache_timestamp = current_time
 
-                # If data changed significantly, clear image cache too
-                if data_changed:
-                    self.image_cache.clear()
-                    self.image_cache_timestamps.clear()
+                # Keep image cache forever like example_cliphist.py - don't clear on data changes
 
             return items
         except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
@@ -217,9 +210,13 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
             return None
 
     def _is_image_data(self, content: str) -> bool:
-        """Determine if clipboard content is likely an image."""
-        return "binary" in content.lower() and any(
-            ext in content.lower() for ext in ["jpg", "jpeg", "png", "bmp", "gif"]
+        """Determine if clipboard content is likely an image (like example_cliphist.py)."""
+        return (
+            content.startswith("data:image/") or
+            content.startswith("\x89PNG") or
+            content.startswith("GIF8") or
+            content.startswith("\xff\xd8\xff") or
+            "binary" in content.lower() and any(ext in content.lower() for ext in ["jpg", "jpeg", "png", "bmp", "gif"])
         )
 
     def _get_text_preview(self, content: str) -> str:
@@ -229,17 +226,10 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
         return content
 
     def _load_image_preview_cached(self, item_id: str) -> Optional[GdkPixbuf.Pixbuf]:
-        """Load image preview with caching and timeout."""
-        current_time = time.time()
-
-        # Check cache first
+        """Load image preview with forever caching (like example_cliphist.py)."""
+        # Check cache first - cache forever like example_cliphist.py
         with self.cache_lock:
-            if (
-                item_id in self.image_cache
-                and item_id in self.image_cache_timestamps
-                and current_time - self.image_cache_timestamps[item_id]
-                < self.image_cache_ttl
-            ):
+            if item_id in self.image_cache:
                 return self.image_cache[item_id]
 
         try:
@@ -253,7 +243,7 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
             if pixbuf:
                 with self.cache_lock:
                     self.image_cache[item_id] = pixbuf
-                    self.image_cache_timestamps[item_id] = current_time
+
             return pixbuf
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error loading image preview: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
@@ -312,15 +302,15 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
                 item_id = parts[0] if len(parts) > 1 else str(i)
                 content = parts[1] if len(parts) > 1 else item
 
-                # Handle image content with lazy loading
+                # Handle image content like example_cliphist.py
                 if self._is_image_data(content):
-                    # Check if image is already cached
+                    # Check if image is already cached (forever cache like example_cliphist.py)
                     cached_pixbuf = None
                     with self.cache_lock:
                         cached_pixbuf = self.image_cache.get(item_id)
 
                     if cached_pixbuf:
-                        # Use cached image
+                        # Use cached image immediately
                         result = Result(
                             title="Image from clipboard",
                             subtitle="Click to copy image to clipboard",
@@ -332,19 +322,45 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
                             data={"bypass_max_results": True},
                         )
                     else:
-                        # Show placeholder and load image in background
-                        result = Result(
-                            title="Image from clipboard",
-                            subtitle="Loading preview...",
-                            description="Image content",
-                            icon_name="image-x-generic",
-                            relevance=relevance,
-                            plugin_name=self.name,
-                            action=lambda id=item_id: self._copy_to_clipboard(id),
-                            data={"bypass_max_results": True},
-                        )
-                        # Load image in background (don't wait for it)
-                        self.executor.submit(self._load_image_preview_cached, item_id)
+                        # Try to load image immediately like example_cliphist.py
+                        try:
+                            immediate_pixbuf = self._load_image_preview_cached(item_id)
+                            if immediate_pixbuf:
+                                # Successfully loaded immediately
+                                result = Result(
+                                    title="Image from clipboard",
+                                    subtitle="Click to copy image to clipboard",
+                                    description="Image content",
+                                    icon=immediate_pixbuf,
+                                    relevance=relevance,
+                                    plugin_name=self.name,
+                                    action=lambda id=item_id: self._copy_to_clipboard(id),
+                                    data={"bypass_max_results": True},
+                                )
+                            else:
+                                # Show placeholder if loading failed
+                                result = Result(
+                                    title="Image from clipboard",
+                                    subtitle="Click to copy image to clipboard",
+                                    description="Image content",
+                                    icon_name="image-x-generic",
+                                    relevance=relevance,
+                                    plugin_name=self.name,
+                                    action=lambda id=item_id: self._copy_to_clipboard(id),
+                                    data={"bypass_max_results": True},
+                                )
+                        except Exception:
+                            # Fallback to placeholder
+                            result = Result(
+                                title="Image from clipboard",
+                                subtitle="Click to copy image to clipboard",
+                                description="Image content",
+                                icon_name="image-x-generic",
+                                relevance=relevance,
+                                plugin_name=self.name,
+                                action=lambda id=item_id: self._copy_to_clipboard(id),
+                                data={"bypass_max_results": True},
+                            )
 
                     results.append(result)
                     continue
@@ -400,8 +416,11 @@ class ClipboardPlugin(PluginBase):
                     timeout=3,
                 )
 
-            # Invalidate cache since clipboard content has changed
-            self.invalidate_cache()
+            # Don't invalidate image cache - keep images cached forever like example_cliphist.py
+            # Only invalidate clipboard items cache
+            with self.cache_lock:
+                self.clipboard_items_cache.clear()
+                self.cache_timestamp = 0
 
         except subprocess.SubprocessError as e:
             print(f"Error copying to clipboard: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
diff --git a/test_clipboard_search.py b/test_clipboard_search.py
index e50c045..ba1ac23 100644
--- a/test_clipboard_search.py
+++ b/test_clipboard_search.py
@@ -36,11 +36,27 @@ def test_clipboard_search():
             for i, result in enumerate(results[:5]):  # Show first 5
                 print(f"  {i+1}. {result.relevance:.2f} - {result.title[:50]}...")
         
+        # Test image handling
+        print("\n🖼️ Testing image handling...")
+        image_results = [r for r in results if "Image from clipboard" in r.title]
+        if image_results:
+            print(f"Found {len(image_results)} image results")
+            for img_result in image_results[:3]:  # Show first 3
+                has_icon = hasattr(img_result, 'icon') and img_result.icon is not None
+                print(f"  - {img_result.subtitle} (Icon loaded: {has_icon})")
+        else:
+            print("No image results found (normal if no images in clipboard)")
+
         print("\n✅ Clipboard search test completed!")
         print("The plugin now:")
         print("  - Searches through ALL clipboard items (not just first 20)")
         print("  - Sorts results by relevance (exact matches first)")
+        print("  - Shows up to 50 results (increased from 20)")
         print("  - Limits results only after filtering and sorting")
+        print("  - FOREVER image caching (like example_cliphist.py)")
+        print("  - Better image detection (supports more formats)")
+        print("  - Immediate image loading when cached")
+        print("  - No cache expiration - images stay cached until restart")
         
         plugin.cleanup()
         
diff --git a/test_image_cache.py b/test_image_cache.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a7b7a97
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test_image_cache.py
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Test script to verify image caching works forever like example_cliphist.py.
+"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+import time
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+
+def test_image_cache():
+    """Test image caching functionality."""
+    try:
+        from modules.launcher.plugins.clipboard import ClipboardPlugin
+        
+        print("Testing image cache forever functionality...")
+        
+        # Create plugin instance
+        plugin = ClipboardPlugin()
+        plugin.initialize()
+        
+        print("✅ Plugin initialized successfully")
+        
+        # Test image caching
+        print("\n🖼️ Testing image cache...")
+        
+        # First query - should load images and cache them
+        print("First query (loading images)...")
+        results1 = plugin.query("")
+        image_results1 = [r for r in results1 if "Image from clipboard" in r.title]
+        
+        if image_results1:
+            print(f"Found {len(image_results1)} image results")
+            
+            # Check cache size
+            cache_size_before = len(plugin.image_cache)
+            print(f"Image cache size: {cache_size_before}")
+            
+            # Wait a moment
+            time.sleep(1)
+            
+            # Second query - should use cached images
+            print("\nSecond query (should use cache)...")
+            results2 = plugin.query("")
+            image_results2 = [r for r in results2 if "Image from clipboard" in r.title]
+            
+            cache_size_after = len(plugin.image_cache)
+            print(f"Image cache size after second query: {cache_size_after}")
+            
+            # Check if images have icons (meaning they're loaded)
+            cached_images = 0
+            for img_result in image_results2:
+                if hasattr(img_result, 'icon') and img_result.icon is not None:
+                    cached_images += 1
+            
+            print(f"Images with loaded icons: {cached_images}/{len(image_results2)}")
+            
+            if cached_images > 0:
+                print("✅ Images are being cached and reused!")
+            else:
+                print("⚠️ No cached images found")
+                
+        else:
+            print("No image results found (normal if no images in clipboard)")
+        
+        print("\n✅ Image cache test completed!")
+        print("Cache behavior:")
+        print("  - Images are cached forever (no expiration)")
+        print("  - Cache survives multiple queries")
+        print("  - Images load immediately when cached")
+        print("  - Cache only clears on plugin restart")
+        
+        plugin.cleanup()
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error testing image cache: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    test_image_cache()