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ClipKit

A lightweight, privacy-first clipboard manager for macOS.

macOS Swift License Latest Release

What is ClipKit?

ClipKit is a native macOS clipboard manager built with SwiftUI. It automatically captures text and images you copy, keeps a searchable history, and lets you pin frequently used snippets for quick access.

Key principles:

  • Local-first — No cloud required. Your data stays on your Mac.
  • Privacy-first — Least-privilege, explicit opt-ins. No telemetry.
  • Lightweight — Minimal CPU and battery impact.
  • Fast — UI open latency under 150ms.

Quick Start

  1. Download ClipKit.zip from the latest release
  2. Unzip and drag ClipKit.app to your Applications folder
  3. Launch ClipKit
  4. Use Cmd+Shift+V to show/hide ClipKit at any time

For detailed installation instructions, see Installation.

How It Works

ClipKit monitors your system clipboard and automatically saves anything you copy:

  • Ephemeral items — Your recent clipboard history, cleared on reboot
  • Pinned items — Saved snippets that persist across reboots

Click any item to copy it back to the clipboard. Pin items you use often so they're always available.

Data Storage

Your data is stored locally in ~/Library/Application Support/, separate from the app itself. This means your pinned items survive app updates and reinstalls.