MaClipHistory

MaClipHistory is a free, open-source clipboard history application designed specifically for macOS users seeking a minimalistic and fast way to manage their clipboard content. Built as a native macOS app using Swift, SwiftUI, and AppKit, it provides users with instant access to their clipboard history, allowing them to quickly find and reuse previously copied text, images, GIFs, and small files. The tool aims to address the limitation of macOS's default clipboard, which only stores the most recent copied item, by offering a dedicated solution for maintaining and searching through a history of clipboard entries.

The application emphasizes privacy and local storage. All clipboard data, including text and media sidecars, remain on the user's device in the Application Support directory. MaClipHistory does not require an account, does not sync data to the cloud, and does not collect user information. This privacy-first approach is central to its design, ensuring that sensitive clipboard content is not transmitted or stored externally.

Key features include a configurable history length, allowing users to control how many clipboard items are retained, and a fast, minimalistic search function that helps locate copied text quickly from the native popover interface. The app lives in the macOS menu bar and can be accessed instantly with the default keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + V, including a centered fallback panel. It is designed to work across macOS Spaces and full-screen apps, making clipboard history readily available regardless of the user's workspace.

0 and later, and supports Apple Silicon devices. It offers light, dark, and color modes for visual customization. The application is free to download and use, with no hidden fees or data collection, and is open-source with its code available on GitHub. It is intended for users who need a simple, efficient, and private clipboard history manager for their Mac.