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Built for macOS menu bar workflows

Clipboard history for Mac, without compromising privacy.

PasteClip gives you reliable clipboard recall with practical controls for retention, redaction, and app exclusions.

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Trust by design

  • Local-first clipboard storage
  • One-week default retention
  • Per-app capture exclusions
  • Pause capture anytime

Features built for practical daily use

Smart history

PasteClip keeps your recent text clips organized in Recent, Pinned, and Templates so repeated work stays structured instead of buried.

PasteClip menu bar window showing Recent, Pinned, and Templates sections
  • Menu bar history view
  • Pin important snippets
  • Save reusable templates

Fast retrieval

Use keyboard-first workflows to recall content in seconds with search, filters, and a global shortcut (default Cmd+Shift+V).

PasteClip search and filtering view with keyboard navigation highlights
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Search by text
  • Filters for app, date, pinned, template

Privacy controls

Control what gets saved and for how long. Pause capture, exclude apps, and optionally auto-redact sensitive patterns.

PasteClip settings showing pause capture, app exclusions, and redaction options
  • Pause/resume capture
  • Exclude specific apps
  • Optional redaction for email, phone, card-like values

Sync and backup

Keep your setup portable with iCloud sync and JSON export/import backup when you migrate devices or restore data.

PasteClip settings showing iCloud sync and JSON export/import options
  • iCloud sync
  • JSON export
  • JSON import

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Copy as usual

    PasteClip runs in the menu bar and tracks copied text while capture is enabled.

  2. Step 2

    Find what you need

    Open the popup with the keyboard shortcut, then search or filter your history.

  3. Step 3

    Reuse instantly

    Select an item to place it back on your clipboard for immediate pasting.

Privacy commitments in plain language

  • 1. You can pause capture immediately from the app when needed.
  • 2. You can exclude sensitive apps so their copied text never enters history.
  • 3. Clipboard history is retained for one week by default instead of indefinitely.
  • 4. You can use optional pattern redaction before data is stored.
  • 5. You can export or delete your data on your own schedule.

FAQ

What makes PasteClip different from generic clipboard history apps?

PasteClip is designed around explicit privacy controls: short retention by default, app exclusions, capture pause, and optional redaction before storage.

How long is my clipboard history stored?

The default retention window is one week. You can clear items manually and use pause controls whenever needed.

Can I prevent PasteClip from reading specific apps?

Yes. You can add apps to an exclusion list so copied text from those apps is never captured.

Does PasteClip support keyboard-only use?

Yes. Open the popup with a global shortcut, move through items with keyboard navigation, and select an entry without touching the mouse.

What are Templates used for?

Templates store repeat snippets like support replies, links, and command patterns so they stay available independent of recent clipboard activity.

Can I search old clips quickly?

Yes. Search by text and narrow results with filters such as source app, date, pinned status, or template status.

How do sync and backups work?

PasteClip supports iCloud sync for continuity and JSON export/import for explicit backup and restore workflows.

Is PasteClip free of ads and trackers?

The app is designed for utility, not ad targeting. Any website analytics can be configured to privacy-friendly, aggregate-only tooling.

Keep your clipboard useful and private.

Install PasteClip on macOS and set your capture, retention, and backup preferences in minutes.

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