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Clipman
What it is
Clipman is a free clipboard manager for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. It saves a searchable history of copied text, links, formatting, images, and files. Entries can be named, arranged, grouped, pinned, edited, and pasted without opening the app. Optional Links and Rich Text views organize supported content. Clipman is designed for keyboard and screen-reader use, with predictable keyboard behavior and concise spoken feedback. History may stay on the device, use a shared folder, or be stored on an optional self-hosted Clipman Server. Windows and Mac can synchronize through a cloud-synced folder or network share; the server supports encrypted synchronization across supported platforms. Privacy settings include history encryption, ignoring selected apps, honoring clipboard privacy signals, and excluding likely sensitive values from automatic capture. Quick Paste offers global hotkeys and templates, while Quick Clip saves an entry directly. A command-line tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux can manage server-backed text history. Clipman is open source under the MIT License.
For and against
For
- Searchable history includes text, images, and files.
- Paste saved entries without opening the app.
- Keyboard and screen-reader use are supported.
- Privacy controls include encryption and app exclusions.
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
Against
- Server synchronization requires self-hosting a server.
- Public server deployments must use HTTPS.
- Sync channels do not restrict access between clients.
The verdict
Clipman combines broad platform support with searchable history, quick actions, and configurable privacy controls. Consider its server setup and access model before choosing it for shared synchronization.
Who it suits
Clipman suits people who want searchable clipboard history across desktop and mobile devices, especially those who rely on keyboard or screen-reader access. Its local, shared-folder, and self-hosted storage options may suit users with different sync preferences.
Plans and prices
Clipman
Free and open source · local use or optional self-hosted sync
Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Small Tip
Optional Apple tip; unlocks no features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Medium Tip
Optional Apple tip; unlocks no features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Large Tip
Optional Apple tip; unlocks no features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Accessibility
- The interface is designed for keyboard operation and screen readers, with labelled controls and predictable navigation.onj.me · read 15 Oct 2026
- Android distribution
- Android packages are distributed from GitHub Releases rather than a listed Google Play application.onj.me · read 15 Oct 2026
- API and CLI
- The command-line client can initialize connections, inspect status, list, retrieve, add, delete and synchronize server-backed text history with JSON output.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- App Store privacy
- Apple lists the developer as collecting no data from the iPhone and iPad app.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Channel limitation
- Sync channels organize transfers but are not an access-control boundary because clients sharing a server token and history password can access every channel.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- CLI maturity
- The CLI is a pre-1.0 development preview and has no MCP endpoint or automatic history stream.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- ClipMerge
- Desktop ClipMerge can append text or file selections after deliberate rapid copy or cut actions.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Command line
- The Clipman CLI supports Windows, macOS, and Linux and can inspect, list, retrieve, add, delete, and synchronize server-backed text history with JSON output.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Container support
- Clipman Server publishes a multi-architecture container image for x86-64, ARM64 and ARMv7.onjlouis.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Content types
- Clipman supports text, links, formatting, images, and files, with optional Links and Rich Text views.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Windows and macOS can share a database through cloud-synced folders or network shares, while Clipman Server extends encrypted sync to all supported clients.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The manual covers platform behavior, shortcuts, preferences, history types, privacy, import/export and synchronization workflows.onjlouis.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Windows is portable, macOS provides signed and notarized Apple Silicon and Intel builds, Linux includes a per-user installer, and mobile apps use normal platform installation flows.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- History
- Clipboard history can be searched, named, arranged, grouped, pinned, edited, and pasted without opening Clipman first.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- History types
- It supports text, links, rich text, images and machine-local copied-file history.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- iOS requirements
- The App Store listing requires iOS 16 or later and iPadOS 16 or later.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is free and open source under the MIT License.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: browser exposure
- The server manual warns that a compromised host or browser extension could read history after it is unlocked in the browser.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
