Clipy for Mac

Lightweight clipboard history for everyday Mac work

Clipy, developed by the Clipy Project, is a clipboard extension for Mac that improves copy-and-paste efficiency by keeping a history of copied text. Instead of limiting you to the most recent item, it lets you revisit earlier clips and reuse them quickly in text-heavy work. Clipy is commonly distributed as a free utility, and its core value comes from making everyday clipboard actions faster and more flexible without adding much complexity.

Clipy extends the standard clipboard by storing multiple previous clips based on your settings, so you can pick from earlier entries instead of copying the same content again. This approach works well for repeated phrases, links, and short blocks of text, which is a clear productivity benefit. The trade-off is that its clipboard history focuses on text workflows, so it feels limited for users who expect rich media handling in the same tool.

Expand your clipboard history with ease

Quick and simple clipboard access

The app keeps clipboard retrieval straightforward, letting you open your history and select saved clips with minimal steps. That simplicity helps cut down time spent switching between apps during repetitive tasks, which is a strong point for everyday use. Compatibility details vary by distribution and build, and Clipy is not positioned as a modern, actively evolving utility, so long-term support and polish can feel less consistent than newer clipboard managers.

Gaps in advanced workflow features

Clipy focuses on core clipboard history rather than extended workflow features. There is no clear emphasis on syncing content across devices or connecting to third-party services, which can be a downside for users who want a clipboard tool that travels with them between systems. The feature set stays practical and lightweight, but it does not aim to cover every advanced productivity scenario.

Focused and effective clipboard expansion

Clipy offers a simple way to recall earlier text clips, making it useful for people who copy and paste frequently throughout the day. Its strengths come from fast access to clipboard history and a low-friction interface that keeps the focus on getting content back into your work. The main limitations show up in its narrower feature scope and the lack of modern extras found in more actively maintained clipboard tools. For basic text-focused clipboard history, it remains a solid option.