CopyPaste
CopyPaste is a free, local-first clipboard manager for Windows and macOS.
What CopyPaste is
CopyPaste is a free, local-first clipboard manager for Windows and macOS. It saves clipboard history for text, images, files, folders, links, audio and video, with previews tailored to the content. Full-text search, pins, custom labels and colors, and filters by content, category and item type help organize saved items. It also supports snippets and rich text. The project says history stays on the device, without cloud storage, servers, sync, telemetry, analytics or accounts. The app works offline and does not save passwords or clipboard content from password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden. 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 and has a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel. Linux support was discontinued after v2.11.0, and those builds receive no fixes, security updates or new features. The project is distributed under GPL-3.0; redistributing it inside your own product requires separate terms.
Good
- Stores a range of clipboard content types.
- Offers full-text search, pins and filters.
- Works offline without accounts or syncing.
- Skips passwords and password-manager clipboard content.
- Free and open source with no premium tiers.
Watch out
- No Linux support beyond v2.11.0.
- Windows requires version 10 1809 or later.
- macOS requires Ventura 13.0 or later.
- Redistribution inside another product requires separate terms.
Who it suits
CopyPaste suits developers, students, writers, creators and support or operations teams who frequently copy and paste. It is for users on compatible Windows or macOS systems who want clipboard history stored locally.
Verdict
CopyPaste combines searchable clipboard history with local storage and offline use. Check its operating system requirements, and note that Linux builds no longer receive updates or fixes.
Plans and prices
From CopyPaste's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| CopyPaste | Free | Free and open source · no premium tiers, subscriptions, or paywalls |
The facts
Each one read from CopyPaste's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Clipboard support
- It handles text, images, files, folders, links, audio, and video, with content-aware previews.checked 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.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under GPL-3.0; redistributing it inside a product of your own requires separate terms.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- CopyPaste works offline; the standalone version checks for updates without sending user data.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project says clipboard history stays on the device, with no cloud, servers, sync, telemetry, analytics, or accounts.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Search and organization
- Features include full-text search, pins, custom labels and colors, and filters by content, category, and item type.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security details
- The project says exported logs contain no clipboard content and automatically redact usernames, home-folder paths, and email addresses.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Sensitive content
- Passwords and clipboard content from password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden are ignored and not saved.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
- What it does
- CopyPaste is a local-first clipboard manager and clipboard history app for Windows and macOS.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux limitation
- Linux support was discontinued after v2.11.0; those builds receive no fixes, security updates, or new features.checked 5 Oct 2026
- macOS compatibility
- The listed macOS requirement is Ventura 13.0 or later, with a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Windows compatibility
- The listed Windows requirements are Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11 on x64.checked 5 Oct 2026
