What is Clipy?
A system extension for macOS that enhances clipboard functionality. Available as open source under the MIT license with optional community donations supporting ongoing development.
Clipy pricing
We don't have Clipy's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What Clipy does
The capabilities that matter for clipboard managers, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Deployment model
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- Fuzzy searchable clipboard history
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- Rich media image and file retention
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- Unformatted plain text paste override
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- Sequential multi item paste stack
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- Cross device cloud clipboard sync
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- Password manager exclusion rules
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- Custom snippet pinning and favorites
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- Hex color code preview rendering
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- Local end to end encryption
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- SOC2 type ii
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- ISO 27001
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- Pricing model
- Free open source
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
Clipy FAQ
Common questions about Clipy, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Clipy?
A clipboard extension for macOS that maintains a history of copied content in multiple formats and allows users to save and quickly insert reusable text templates through keyboard shortcuts. It is indexed under Clipboard Managers.
Source: https://clipy-app.com/
Is Clipy free to use?
Clipy is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://clipy-app.com/
What platforms does Clipy support?
Clipy supports macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://clipy-app.com/
Is Clipy open source?
Yes. Clipy is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/clipy/Clipy
Clipy alternatives
Other clipboard managers we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- PasteClipboard manager that saves and syncs your copied items across deviceslow · 40%
- MaccyA macOS clipboard manager that keeps your copy history organized and searchablelow · 21%
- GPasteGNOME clipboard manager that maintains a history of copied itemslow · 31%
- AlfredA macOS productivity tool that enhances efficiency through customizable shortcuts, search capabilities, and workflow automationlow · 38%
- CopyQlow · 38%
- FlycutA clipboard manager for macOS and iOS that stores and lets you quickly access your copied itemslow · 29%
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Clipy, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 76 | 0.05 | 4.0 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 40 | 0.09 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 75 | 0.03 | 1.9 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 18 | mediumsource · 2026-10-05 · 65% |
Adoption
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Github stars | 8,905 | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 69% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: free_open_source | mediumsource · 2026-10-05 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Swift | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
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