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PasteClipNever lose what you copy again.
Built for Mac users who want one-keystroke recall, privacy-first controls, and a simpler alternative to subscription-heavy clipboard tools.
$4.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
Why people choose PasteClip
Menu Bar Workflow
Always one shortcut away from your clipboard history and templates.
Local-First Privacy
Clipboard history is stored on your Mac with explicit capture controls.
Retention Controls
Limit history by policy and clear entries anytime from the app.
Positioned for focused workflows
PasteClip is a lightweight local utility for people who want fast clipboard recall without subscriptions, accounts, or unnecessary complexity.
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- iCloud sync
- JSON export
- JSON import
How it works
Step 1
Copy as usual
PasteClip runs in the menu bar and tracks copied text while capture is enabled.
Step 2
Find what you need
Open the popup with the keyboard shortcut, then search or filter your history.
Step 3
Reuse instantly
Select an item to place it back on your clipboard for immediate pasting.
What early users say
“Built for Mac power users who want speed without extra complexity.”
“Private, fast, minimal. Exactly what a clipboard utility should be.”
“Feels like a local-first alternative to heavier subscription tools.”
Privacy commitments in plain language
Your clipboard history is stored locally on your Mac by default. No ads. No cross-site behavioral tracking. Optional iCloud sync is only used if you enable it.
- 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?
PasteClip is built as a utility app. It is not an ad-targeting product.
Simple pricing
PasteClip — one-time purchase
$4.99
Available now on the Mac App Store.
Support and contact
Questions before launch or while evaluating PasteClip?