Flycut

Flycut is a free clipboard manager described as being for developers and based on Jumpcut. It is available for macOS and iOS. On Mac, it keeps a history of copied items; Shift-Command-V opens that history by default so users can paste an earlier clipping. Preferences allow changes to the main hotkey and other settings, and a bezel displays history items for keyboard navigation. Mac users can save items as favorites and switch between favorites and the main history. Clipboard tracking can be disabled or reenabled from the Flycut menu, including when copying sensitive material such as passwords. On iOS, Flycut checks for a new clipping when opened and retains the 40 most recent items. Swiping a web link in the iOS history opens it without putting it on the clipboard, and the app strips formatting from clippings. The macOS version can sync with iOS via iCloud. Downloads are linked for the Mac App Store, DRM-free Mac, and iOS App Store. The Mac version requires macOS 10.10 or later; the iOS version requires iOS 8.0 or later, and iPadOS 8.0 or later on iPad. Its license is MIT.

Flycut offers clipboard history, favorites, and adjustable shortcuts on Mac, with a compact recent-history list on iOS. Its stated requirements and 40-item iOS limit are worth checking first.

Flycut suits developers and other users who want to revisit copied text on Mac or iOS. The iCloud sync option may be useful to people using both versions.

Flycut is a free clipboard manager for Mac and iOS, built with developers in mind. Its Mac history, keyboard navigation, and favorites suit people who reuse copied text; the iOS app offers a smaller, manually refreshed history.

It is a focused choice for Mac users who want quick access to past clippings without a paid plan. The 40-item iOS cap and older minimum OS requirements are important considerations.

Overview

Flycut keeps a history of copied items on Mac and lets users paste an earlier clipping with Shift-Command-V by default. That makes it useful when switching among snippets or repeatedly reusing text. Its developer focus is reflected in the keyboard-driven workflow, though the app's core appeal is broader: a persistent clipboard history with a favorites store.

Flycut is free on both supported platforms. The repository identifies its license as MIT, and the Mac App Store privacy disclosure says the developer indicates the app does not collect data; Apple says it has not verified that developer-provided disclosure.

Key features

Mac history and favorites

The Mac bezel displays the clipboard history, which users can navigate with keyboard shortcuts. The main hotkey and other settings are adjustable in preferences. Favorites provide a separate place for clippings worth keeping, so frequently reused text need not be found among newer copies. History search is also supported, giving users another way to retrieve an item.

Clipboard tracking can be turned off or back on from the Flycut menu. That is a useful control when copying sensitive material such as passwords, although users must remember to disable tracking when they want to pause capture.

iOS clippings and sync

On iOS, Flycut checks for a new clipping when opened and stores it in history. This is a less continuous workflow than Mac capture, and the history retains only the 40 most recent clippings. Users can swipe a web link in the history to open it without first putting it on the clipboard. Flycut strips formatting from iOS clippings, which helps avoid carrying unwanted styling into pasted text, but it does not support rich text.

The macOS App Store listing says the Mac version can sync with iOS through iCloud. Snippets are supported as well, though Flycut's strongest case remains its straightforward clipboard recall.

Pricing

Flycut — free. The free plan includes the macOS and iOS apps, with the iOS history limited to the 40 most recent clippings. There is no free trial because the plan is free. This is a sensible fit for individuals who want clipboard recall without a subscription or purchase; there is no paid tier described with additional capacity or features.

Platforms

Flycut is available for macOS and iOS. The Mac App Store listing gives macOS 10.10 or later as the requirement. The iOS listing gives iOS 8.0 or later, and iPadOS 8.0 or later on iPad. These minimums make the stated compatibility broad, while the iOS version's 40-clipping cap remains the practical constraint for heavier use.

Who it's for

Flycut suits Mac users who work with copied snippets, want keyboard access to earlier items, and value a free tool with favorites and adjustable shortcuts. It is also a reasonable companion for iPhone or iPad users who need a compact recent history and link opening from saved clippings. People who need a large iOS archive, rich text preservation, or a clipboard workflow centered on formats beyond plain text should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free on Mac and iOS, with no paid plan required for its clipboard history.
• Pros: Keyboard navigation, configurable shortcuts, favorites, and history search give Mac users several practical ways to retrieve old clippings.
• Pros: Clipboard tracking can be paused from the Mac menu when handling sensitive information.
• Cons: The iOS app keeps just 40 recent clippings and checks for a new one when opened, limiting its usefulness as a large or continuous archive.
• Cons: iOS formatting is stripped, so users who need rich text to survive copying should choose another tool.

Alternatives

For a wider choice, browse Clipboard Manager Software. Choose ClipboardFusion if you need its broader Android, browser extension, web, and Windows platform coverage or want to compare free and paid options. Octoclip is another option for people seeking cross-device copy and paste, nearby sync, quick search, and cloud sync across Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows.

Pasteable may fit users who want unlimited local history and a free tier with 25 synced clips across more platforms. Consider Relic if open-source apps, sync server, encryption code, and self-hosting are priorities. Clipman is a free, MIT-licensed option with an optional self-hosted server.

OmniClip is a free alternative for users who want support for Android, browser extension, iOS, and web. Pasta is another free Mac and iOS clipboard history manager, with a macOS 14.0 or later requirement. Nice Clipboard is a free iOS companion to an iCloud-synced Mac clipboard history.

Verdict

Choose Flycut if you want free Mac clipboard recall with keyboard controls, favorites, and adjustable shortcuts, and only need a modest iOS history. Its main reason to look elsewhere is the 40-item iOS limit, especially for anyone who wants a deeper archive or rich text support.