Maccy

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Founded: 2019
Developer: Pāvels Ivanovs (p0deje)
Pricing: Free (open-source); App Store version US$9.99
Open source: Yes
Platforms: macOS

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Clipboard Managers

Overview

Maccy is a lightweight clipboard manager for macOS that stores copy history and enables quick navigation, search, and reuse of previous clipboard contents via keyboard shortcuts.²⁴⁵ It targets users seeking a minimal, fast tool without extra features, emphasizing privacy, native UI, and keyboard-first operation on macOS 14.0 or higher.³⁵

Key Features

Clipboard History - Stores and maintains history of copied items for later access.
Fast Search - Opens and searches entire clipboard history in a fraction of a second.
Keyboard Navigation - Uses shortcuts like Shift+Cmd+C to popup, Enter to paste, and Cmd+n for items.
Lightweight - Minimal resource usage with no unnecessary features.
Secure and Private - Does not send data externally; focuses on local clipboard management.
Native UI - Integrates with macOS interface for seamless experience.
Menu Bar Access - Clickable icon in menu bar for quick popup.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Open-Source	Free	Full features via GitHub download or Homebrew; MIT license.
App Store	US$9.99	Same features; distributed via Apple App Store for macOS 14.0+.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs exclusively on macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or higher, with a minimum size of 1.7 MB.³⁵ Available via App Store, Homebrew, or direct GitHub download; no support for other platforms like Windows or iOS.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Homebrew installation
GitHub source code access
Menu bar integration
Keyboard shortcut customization
macOS native clipboard API

Alternatives

App	Difference
Paste	Offers cross-device sync and more features like snippets, unlike Maccy's macOS-only minimalism.
Clipy	Free open-source alternative with similar history but less emphasis on speed and Sonoma compatibility.
CopyQ	Cross-platform with advanced scripting, heavier than Maccy's lightweight macOS focus.
Raycast Clipboard	Part of broader launcher app with extensions, not standalone like Maccy.

Reputation

Maccy is praised for its speed, lightness, and keyboard-driven simplicity, often compared favorably to Windows clipboard history.⁷⁸ Users appreciate its privacy focus and open-source nature, though some note basic UI and lack of advanced features like cloud sync.⁷ It maintains active development on GitHub with positive reception in communities like Hacker News.⁵⁸

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