CopyQ for Mac

Boost clipboard productivity on macOS

CopyQ is an open-source clipboard manager that expands the basic clipboard on macOS. It stores many recent items — including text, images, and code fragments — and makes it simple to paste them when needed. The app’s layout groups clips into separate sections, and each entry can be modified or removed quickly.

Key capabilities

• Create and use custom keyboard shortcuts to access clips faster and fit the tool into your workflow.
• Add descriptive notes and apply tags to stored items so related clips stay organized and easy to find.
• Maintain a long history of clipboard entries so nothing important is lost after repeated copy actions.
• Save and retrieve text, image files, and programming snippets without switching apps.
• Edit or delete individual clipboard entries directly from the interface.
• Use tabbed collections to separate workspaces or project-related clips.

Finding items quickly

CopyQ includes a powerful history viewer with filtering and search tools. Even with only a few characters of text, you can narrow results to the exact item you need, reducing time spent hunting through past copies.

Personalization and workflow improvements

The application offers a range of customization options, from shortcut keys to how clips are displayed, letting you tailor behavior to match your habits. Its straightforward design helps speed up routine copy-and-paste tasks and can reduce repetitive effort across daily work.

Suggested free alternative

Adobe Reader DC (free) — while primarily a PDF reader rather than a clipboard manager, Adobe Reader DC is often recommended as a complementary free utility for users who frequently work with PDF content alongside their clipboard tools.