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Pasta

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Spec score 7.5 #23 of 40 in Clipboard Managers

What it is

Pasta is a clipboard history manager for macOS that keeps copied links, words and images available for searching and reuse. Users can search or filter saved items, then paste a selected clip, plain text or several clips at once. Previews cover links, images, code and colours, while automatic detection can identify items such as emails, JWTs, URLs and environment variables. Reusable snippets can include dates and placeholders, with optional keyword expansion. Clipboard contents are stored on the device by default, and no account is required. Sensitive items are skipped by default; iCloud sync, Tailnet Sync, crash reports and analytics remain off until enabled. Optional iCloud sync can combine Mac and iPhone clipboard history. Tailnet Sync pairs Macs through Tailscale discovery and target approval. Pasta is free and open source under the MIT License. It supports macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later and iOS. The security policy says its local database and images are not encrypted at rest by Pasta and recommends FileVault.

Spec sheet

What it does
Pasta is a clipboard history manager for macOS that keeps copied links, words, and images available to find and reuse.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com
Integrations
Optional syncing uses the user's private iCloud database; optional Tailnet Sync pairs Macs through Tailscale discovery and target approval.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maker directs users to GitHub Issues for non-security issues and provides GitHub Security Advisories or email for security reports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Availability and license
Pasta is free and open source under the MIT License.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com
Local storage
Clipboard contents are stored on the device by default, and Pasta does not require an account.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com
Previews and detection
Pasta previews links, images, code, and colours, and its repository describes automatic detection for items such as emails, JWTs, URLs, and environment variables.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy controls
Sensitive clipboard items are skipped by default, while iCloud sync, Tailnet Sync pairings, crash reports, and analytics are off until enabled.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com
Search and paste
Users can search and filter clipboard history, then paste selected items, plain text, or several clips at once.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com
Security limitation
The security policy says the local database and images are not encrypted at rest by Pasta and recommends enabling FileVault.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Snippets
Pasta supports reusable text snippets with dates and placeholders, plus optional keyword expansion.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com
Supported devices
The maker describes Pasta as a Mac app and says Mac and iPhone clipboard history can be brought together through opt-in iCloud sync.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com

Plans and prices

Free Free macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later · clipboard history manager Read 4 Oct 2026 · pasta-app.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searches and filters clipboard history.
  • Pastes plain text or several clips at once.
  • Supports snippets with dates and placeholders.
  • Stores clipboard contents on-device by default.
  • Free and open source under the MIT License.

Limits

  • Requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later.
  • Local database and images are not encrypted at rest by Pasta.
  • Sync features are off until enabled.

Who it suits

Pasta suits Mac users who want searchable clipboard history and reusable snippets, with optional iPhone syncing. It may appeal to users who prefer local storage and opt-in integrations.

Verdict

Pasta combines clipboard search, previews and snippets with local-first defaults and optional device syncing. Note the stated at-rest encryption limitation and FileVault recommendation.

Where Specifiction places it

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