Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3SnippetsYes
  4. 4Supported platformsmacOS
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: clipy-app.com
The Clipy homepage

Overview

Clipy is ranked #17 of 40 in clipboard manager software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS.

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Snippets
Yesclipy-app.com
Supported platforms
macOSclipy-app.com

Facts

Product
Clipy describes itself as a clipboard extension app for macOS.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Clipboard history
Clipy lets users open clipboard history with a keyboard shortcut and select a previously copied item.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Keyboard shortcuts
The default shortcuts include Shift-Command-V for the main menu, Control-Command-V for history, and Shift-Command-B for snippets.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
macOS requirement
The project lists macOS 13 Ventura or later as a requirement.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Local storage
Clipy stores clipboard history, snippets, preferences, and related app data locally on the Mac.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Clipboard privacy
Clipy says it does not transmit clipboard text, images, snippets, or other copied contents to its servers or third parties.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Analytics
Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics are enabled by default and can be disabled in Clipy's Preferences.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Encryption limit
Clipy does not claim that locally stored clipboard history is encrypted.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Network use
The privacy policy lists Sparkle update checks and Firebase analytics and crash reporting as Clipy's intended network communications.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Accessibility permission
Clipy's README says macOS may require Accessibility permission for paste behavior and checks it against the app's code signature.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Open source license
The project states that Clipy is available under the MIT license.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Development support
The project accepts donations to support ongoing development.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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