Clipy
ActiveOverview
Clipy is a clipboard extension app for macOS that stores a history of copied items, allowing users to access and paste previous clips beyond the standard single-item clipboard. It organizes clips into groups, typically 10 items per group, with customizable history size up to 100 clips. Designed for macOS users needing enhanced clipboard management, it stands out with its lightweight design, MIT license, and availability via Homebrew.
Key Features
- Clipboard History - Stores multiple copied items in history, accessible via custom shortcut like Cmd+Shift+V.
- Group Organization - Organizes clips into groups of 10 by default for easy navigation.
- Customizable Size - Adjustable maximum history size, e.g., up to 100 clips.
- Easy Access - Quick menu for selecting from 20-100 clips without disrupting workflow.
- Multi-language Support - Available in English, Japanese, German, and others.
- Non-QWERTY Keyboard Support - Paste operations function correctly with various keyboard layouts.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Full clipboard history, customizable settings, unlimited use |
Platforms & Requirements
Runs on macOS 10.10 Yosemite or higher, with support up to at least macOS 10.15 Catalina and 10.14 Mojave. Minimum requirements include Xcode 12.2 and Swift 5.3 for development; no other platforms supported. Latest version is 1.2.12, distributed via https://clipy-app.com and Homebrew.12348
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Homebrew cask installation
- GitHub source code access
- MIT license for modifications
- Documentation and examples on GitHub
- SourceForge mirror downloads
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| CopyQ | Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS) with scripting support, unlike macOS-only Clipy. |
| Paste | Commercial app with iOS companion and premium features, while Clipy is free and open-source. |
| Maccy | Privacy-focused with local storage only, lighter than Clipy's grouped history. |
| Clipboard History | Simpler menu-bar app without groups, less feature-rich than Clipy. |
Reputation
Clipy receives positive feedback for its simplicity and effectiveness as a free clipboard manager, rated 4.7/5 on MacUpdate from 35 users. Users praise the unlimited history and easy access via shortcuts, making it a top choice for macOS. Some note it's in beta (version 1.2.12), with limited updates since around 2021, but it remains reliable and actively installable via Homebrew.27
Sources (8)
- https://github.com/clipy/clipy
- https://clipy.macupdate.com
- https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/clipy
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/clipy.mirror/
- https://clipy.en.softonic.com/mac
- https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clippy/honbeilkanbghjimjoniipnnehlmhggk
- https://www.davidneedham.me/clipy-best-clipboard-app-os-x/
- https://clipy-app.com/releasenotes/1.2.1.en.html