Never lose what you copy 
on your Mac.
Stop switching windows to find past clips. Search your full copy history, expand snippets, and paste in milliseconds — native, instant, and 100% private.
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"
Features
Everything you need to copy, paste, and save time.
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.
See how Clippio delivers unmatched native speed, privacy, and one-time ownership compared to alternatives.
| Features & Specifications | macOS Default | Other Mac Apps | ClippioLifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
Pricing & Core Architecture | |||
Pricing Model One-time purchase vs recurring monthly/yearly fees | Free (Built-in) | $15–$30 / year | $6.90 Lifetime |
History Capacity Persistent storage across restarts & reboots | 1 clip (overwrites) | Limited / Tiered | Unlimited local clips |
100% Offline & Private Zero cloud servers, telemetry, or account sign-ups | Cloud / sync servers | ||
Memory & CPU Footprint Lightweight native memory usage during active use | Built-in (~5 MB) | 200–800 MB+ (Electron) | < 30 MB (Native Swift) |
Smart Capabilities & Productivity | |||
Built-in Image OCR Instantly copy text directly from screenshots & images | |||
Text Expansion Snippets Expand short prefixes (e.g. ;email) into full templates | |||
Smart 1-Click Actions Direct actions for URLs, QR code scanning, and code formatting | Basic preview only | ||
Sensitive Data Shield Auto-ignores passwords from 1Password, Bitwarden & Keychain | Partial / manual | ||
Keyboard Speed & Workflow | |||
Sequential Multi-Paste Paste multiple items in order (⇧ Return) without closing HUD | |||
Direct Slot Paste (⌥ ⌘ 1–9) Instantly paste the Nth recent item without opening the UI | |||
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 | ||
Ready to upgrade your Mac 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 expansion snippets & templates
- Instant OCR image text extraction
- Smart previews with 1-click actions
- All future updates & 100% private local storage
Setup
How to install
05 / steps · macOS 13+
Download DMG01
Download- Download Clippio.dmg from your purchase email
- Universal for Apple Silicon & Intel (macOS 13+)
02
Install- Open the DMG and drag Clippio into Applications
03
First launch- System Settings → Privacy & Security → click Open Anyway
- Or run in Terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/Clippio.app
04
Permissions- Allow Accessibility in System Settings for auto-paste
- Enter your license key to activate unlimited history
05
Ready- Press ⌥ Space from anywhere to summon the HUD
Note: If macOS Gatekeeper prompts on first launch, allow it via System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway, or run the Terminal command above.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about privacy, license activations, and system permissions.
Still have questions? Email support.
Never lose what you copy again.
Search your full clipboard history, expand text snippets, and paste in milliseconds — 100% private on your Mac.
One-time purchase · Up to 3 Macs · Universal Apple Silicon & Intel