Never lose what you copy 
on your Mac.
Access unlimited Mac copy paste history with ⌥ Space, manage multiple clipboard items, search past clips in milliseconds, and extract OCR text 100% offline.
macOS 13+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · Notarized Clippio.dmg
Clippiogit commit -m "feat: liquid glass UI"
Terminal · 2m ago · #dev
Invoice receipt screenshot
CleanShot X · 18m ago · #finance
;standup → Daily async notes
Snippet · 1h ago · #work
https://clippio.siliconapps.dev/pricing
Safari · 3h ago · #web
# 1. Stage changes
git add -A
# 2. Commit with message
git commit -m "feat: liquid glass UI"
What's new
Built for bigger libraries and cleaner storage.
Version 1.1.0 adds prompts, storage insights, and performance polish — without changing how fast Clippio feels day to day.
Release highlights
Prompts gallery
Save AI prompts with shortcuts — kept separate from snippets and clipboard history.
Storage analytics
See usage by type, remove orphan images, and clean unused clips from Settings → Data.
Faster at scale
Quicker search, day-grouped history, and smoother scrolling when your library grows.
Features
Everything you need to manage Mac clipboard history.
Clippio automatically saves your text, links, and screenshots so you never lose anything. Search past copies in seconds, grab text directly from images, and paste with one quick shortcut.
Menu bar & quick search
Check recent copies in your menu bar, or search your entire history in a floating window with one click.
Smart detection & quick actions
Clippio recognizes what you copy. Open links directly in your browser, copy formatted code blocks, or grab image text in 1 click.
Continuous quick paste
Paste multiple clips one after another into forms or docs without reopening Clippio every time.
Copy text from images
Grab text directly from screenshots, receipts, or photos so you never have to retype them by hand.
Pause & resume anytime
Temporarily pause clipboard history when copying passwords, API keys, or private tokens with ⌥ ⌘ P.
Quick text shortcuts
Save common templates and type short triggers like ;reply to paste full messages in one second.
Instant QR codes
Turn any link, note, or Wi-Fi password into a QR code you can scan with your phone right away.
One shortcut from anywhere
Press ⌥ Space from any app or full-screen window to open your clipboard history instantly.
Pin and organize
Star your important clips, add hashtags, and quickly filter between text, links, and images.
Shortcuts
Fly through your work without touching the mouse.
Clippio is built for pure speed. Open your history, search past clips, expand snippets, and paste in milliseconds — all without lifting your hands from the keyboard.
- ⌥Space
Summon the HUD
Press ⌥ Space (or ⌥ V) to summon the floating HUD over any app or full-screen workspace instantly.
- ⌥⌘1–9
Global direct slot paste
Press ⌥ ⌘ 1 through ⌥ ⌘ 9 to paste your recent clips straight into active apps without opening the window.
- ↩
Paste in place
Hit ↩ Return to paste the selected clip immediately, or use ⌥ 1–9 inside the HUD to paste specific slots.
- ⌘F
Instant search & filter
Press ⌘ F to jump to the search bar and filter history by text, links, code, or OCR-scanned image contents.
- ⌘1–8
Switch category tabs
Use ⌘ 1 through ⌘ 8 to jump across All, Pinned, Snippets, Text, Images, Links, Code, and Files.
- ⌘I
Toggle inspector pane
Press ⌘ I to show or hide the side detail inspector for syntax preview, tags, OCR text, and 1-click actions.
- ⌥P
Pin essential clips
Press ⌥ P to pin clips to the top so they survive history clears and remain permanently accessible.
- ⌥⌘P
Pause & resume capture
Toggle ⌥ ⌘ P to pause clipboard recording while copying passwords and credentials, then resume anytime.
- ⌘⌫
Delete clip with undo
Press ⌘ ⌫ to delete selected clips with instant Undo toast support, or ⌥ ⌘ ⌫ to clear all unpinned items.
- ⌘N
Create new snippet
Press ⌘ N to create text expansion snippets with custom abbreviation triggers that auto-expand anywhere.
- ↑↓
Navigate history list
Cycle selection smoothly with ↑ and ↓ arrow keys, or jump between clips with 1–9 when search is idle.
- ⎋Esc
Dismiss & clear
Press ⎋ Escape to dismiss the HUD, close active QR code modals, or clear search queries in a flash.
Comparison
Why power users choose Clippio as their Mac clipboard manager.
See how Clippio delivers unmatched native speed, local-first privacy, multiple clipboard queues, and one-time ownership compared to alternative Mac clipboard history apps.
| Features & Specifications | macOS Default | Other Mac Apps | ClippioLifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
Core Clipboard & Speed | |||
Unlimited Copy Paste History Stores all text, links, and screenshots in local SQLite | 1 item only | 50–200 items (or $$ for more) | Unlimited (Configurable) |
Global Mac Clipboard Shortcut (⌥ Space) Summon floating HUD or menu bar popover anywhere | |||
Sequential Multi-Paste Queue Queue multiple clipboard items and paste sequentially | |||
Instant Fuzzy Search & Highlighting Filter clips by content, format, or app in < 1ms | Basic search | ||
Privacy & On-Device Security | |||
100% Offline & Private Local Storage Zero cloud syncing, zero telemetry, zero trackers | Cloud backends & telemetry | ||
Password Manager Auto-Exclusion Concealed clipboard detection (1Password, Keychain) | |||
Global Privacy Pause (⌥ ⌘ P) Toggle clipboard monitoring with a global hotkey | |||
Native AppKit HUD & Dark Mode Instant sub-millisecond launch speed with zero lag | Web / Chromium UI | ||
Smart Productivity & OCR | |||
On-Device Apple Vision OCR Extract text from screenshots and images 100% offline | Live Text in Preview only | Cloud API ($$) | |
Text Expansion Snippets Auto-expand abbreviations (e.g., ;email) into templates | Basic System Replacements | Separate paid app | |
Instant QR Code Generator & Scanner Generate scannable QR codes from links or text | |||
Smart 1-Click Transformations JSON format, case converter, markdown cleaner | Basic preview only | ||
Pricing & Ownership | |||
Pricing Model No monthly or yearly recurring subscriptions | Free (Limited) | $29–$49 / year subscription | $6.90 One-Time Lifetime |
Multi-Mac License Grant Use on all your personal Mac devices simultaneously | Built-in | 1 Mac only per license | Up to 3 Macs on 1 Key |
Universal Apple Silicon & Intel Binary Optimized for M1, M2, M3, M4, and Intel chips on macOS 13+ | Often Intel / Rosetta emulation | ||
Ready to upgrade your Mac copy paste workflow?
One-time $6.90 payment for up to 3 Macs. Lifetime updates included.
Pricing
Pay once. Own it forever.
Get full lifetime access to Clippio on up to 3 Macs for a single $6.90 payment. No monthly subscriptions, no renewals, and zero cloud tracking.
Still have questions? Contact support.
- Up to 3 personal Mac activations on 1 license
- Unlimited clipboard history & instant search
- Quick text snippets & AI prompts gallery
- Storage analytics & unused-clip cleanup
- Instant OCR image text extraction
- Smart previews with 1-click actions
- All future updates & 100% private local storage
FAQ & Guide
Frequently asked questions.
How to access Mac clipboard history, use shortcuts, manage multiple clips, and privacy FAQs.
Still have questions? Email support.
Never lose what you copy on your Mac again.
The best clipboard manager for Mac. Access unlimited copy paste history, manage multiple clipboard items, expand snippets, and paste in milliseconds — 100% private.
One-time purchase · Up to 3 Macs · Universal Apple Silicon & Intel