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CopyPaste
What it is
CopyPaste is a free, local-first clipboard manager for Windows and macOS. It keeps clipboard history on the device and can handle text, images, files, folders, links, audio, and video, with previews suited to the content. Full-text search, pins, labels, colors, and filters by content, category, and item type help organize saved items. It also supports snippets and rich text. The project says it has no cloud storage, servers, sync, telemetry, analytics, or account requirement, and that the app works offline. Passwords and clipboard content from password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden are not saved. Its 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, with 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 distributed under GPL-3.0; redistributing it inside your own product requires separate terms.
For and against
For
- Supports text, images, files, links, audio, and video.
- Includes full-text search, pins, labels, colors, and filters.
- Works offline without accounts or cloud sync.
- Does not save passwords or password-manager clipboard content.
- Free and open source with no paid tiers.
Against
- Linux support ended after v2.11.0.
- Current builds require Windows 10 version 1809 or later, Windows 11 on x64, or macOS Ventura 13.0 or later.
- Redistribution inside your own product requires separate terms.
The verdict
CopyPaste offers searchable clipboard history across Windows and macOS while keeping data on the device. Linux users should note that older builds no longer receive fixes, security updates, or new features.
Who it suits
It suits Windows and macOS users who frequently copy and paste and want clipboard history stored on their device. The maker identifies developers, students, writers and creators, and support and operations teams among its intended users.
Plans and prices
CopyPaste
Free and open source · no premium tiers, subscriptions, or paywalls
Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Clipboard support
- It handles text, images, files, folders, links, audio, and video, with content-aware previews.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations and installation
- Windows installation options include Microsoft Store, Scoop, and a standalone installer; macOS options include Homebrew and a standalone disk image.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes it for developers, students, writers and creators, support and operations teams, and others who frequently copy and paste.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under GPL-3.0; redistributing it inside a product of your own requires separate terms.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Linux limitation
- Linux support was discontinued after v2.11.0; those builds receive no fixes, security updates, or new features.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- macOS compatibility
- The listed macOS requirement is Ventura 13.0 or later, with a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- CopyPaste works offline; the standalone version checks for updates without sending user data.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project says clipboard history stays on the device, with no cloud, servers, sync, telemetry, analytics, or accounts.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Search and organization
- Features include full-text search, pins, custom labels and colors, and filters by content, category, and item type.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security details
- The project says exported logs contain no clipboard content and automatically redact usernames, home-folder paths, and email addresses.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Sensitive content
- Passwords and clipboard content from password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden are ignored and not saved.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can report bugs or suggest features through GitHub Issues, ask questions in Discussions, and optionally attach an exported diagnostic log bundle.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- What it does
- CopyPaste is a local-first clipboard manager and clipboard history app for Windows and macOS.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Windows compatibility
- The listed Windows requirements are Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11 on x64.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
