Clipy review
A focused local clipboard manager for Mac users who want history and snippets.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Clipy is an open-source clipboard extension for macOS, aimed at people who want quick access to copied content without moving clipboard data to external services. It stores clipboard history and reusable snippets locally, supports macOS 13 Ventura and later, and includes Apple Silicon support. Its feature set fits individual Mac users who want a straightforward way to revisit copied text, images, and other pasteboard content.
Clipy’s strongest area is clipboard organization without a broad productivity suite around it. Application exclusion settings help prevent selected apps from contributing to clipboard history, while clear and delete controls provide direct history management. Thumbnail previews make copied visual content easier to identify, and color-code preview support adds useful context for developers and other users who regularly copy formatted code. Snippets provide a separate way to keep reusable content ready for repeated pasting.
The product’s local approach is central to its fit. Clipy states that clipboard contents and snippets are not transmitted to external services, and optional analytics and crash reporting can be disabled in Preferences. That makes it more suitable for users who prefer local storage and a focused macOS utility. It is less suitable for people who need cross-platform access, shared clipboard workflows, or features beyond clipboard history and snippets. Choose Clipy for a simple Mac-based clipboard and snippet tool; consider another category option if your workflow depends on broader platform coverage or cloud collaboration.
Clipy pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Stores clipboard history and snippets locally
- Supports exclusions, deletion controls, and thumbnail previews
- Supports macOS 13 Ventura and later, including Apple Silicon
- Where it doesn't
- Works only on macOS
- Does not include AI features
- Local storage may not suit shared clipboard workflows
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