Any way to select files containing text from clipboard without retyping in FAYT and reactive lister?

Maybe a button that can convert the clipboard and add | and auto fill in the FAYT input?

Yes, modify the script from here:

https://resource.dopus.com/t/filter-select-multiple-files/36036/2

Is there anyway to select the lister that the filter is on with the keyboard?

Assuming you meant File Display, check Preferences / File Displays / Options / Use Tab key to switch source/destination in dual-display Listers or define a hotkey:

Set SOURCE=Toggle