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What it is

CopyPaste is a free, local-first clipboard manager for Windows and macOS. It saves clipboard history for text, images, files, folders, links, audio and video, with previews tailored to the content. Full-text search, pins, custom labels and colors, and filters by content, category and item type help organize saved items; it also supports snippets and rich text. The project says history stays on the device, without cloud storage, servers, syncing, telemetry, analytics or accounts. CopyPaste works offline and excludes passwords and clipboard content from password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden. The standalone version checks for updates without sending user data. Windows requirements are Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11 on x64. On macOS, it requires Ventura 13.0 or later and has a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel. Linux support ended after v2.11.0, and those builds receive no fixes, security updates or new features. CopyPaste is open source under GPL-3.0; redistributing it within another product requires separate terms.

Spec sheet

What it does
CopyPaste is a local-first clipboard manager and clipboard history app for Windows and macOS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The maker describes it for developers, students, writers and creators, support and operations teams, and others who frequently copy and paste.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The project says clipboard history stays on the device, with no cloud, servers, sync, telemetry, analytics, or accounts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
Users can report bugs or suggest features through GitHub Issues, ask questions in Discussions, and optionally attach an exported diagnostic log bundle.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is distributed under GPL-3.0; redistributing it inside a product of your own requires separate terms.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Clipboard support
It handles text, images, files, folders, links, audio, and video, with content-aware previews.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations and installation
Windows installation options include Microsoft Store, Scoop, and a standalone installer; macOS options include Homebrew and a standalone disk image.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux limitation
Linux support was discontinued after v2.11.0; those builds receive no fixes, security updates, or new features.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
macOS compatibility
The listed macOS requirement is Ventura 13.0 or later, with a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Offline use
CopyPaste works offline; the standalone version checks for updates without sending user data.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search and organization
Features include full-text search, pins, custom labels and colors, and filters by content, category, and item type.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security details
The project says exported logs contain no clipboard content and automatically redact usernames, home-folder paths, and email addresses.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Sensitive content
Passwords and clipboard content from password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden are ignored and not saved.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows compatibility
The listed Windows requirements are Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11 on x64.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

CopyPaste Free Free and open source · no premium tiers, subscriptions, or paywalls Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Stores history locally without cloud or accounts
  • Handles text, images, files, audio and video
  • Includes search, pins, labels and filters
  • Works offline and excludes password-manager content
  • Free and open source

Limits

  • Linux builds no longer receive fixes or security updates
  • Requires macOS Ventura 13.0 or later
  • Redistribution within another product requires separate terms

Who it suits

CopyPaste suits people who frequently copy and paste, including developers, students, writers, creators, and support or operations teams. Its on-device history may appeal to users who want clipboard management without cloud sync.

Verdict

CopyPaste offers a broad local clipboard history with search and organization features, while keeping saved content on the device. Check its Windows or macOS requirements and note that Linux support has ended.

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