paste is an open-source app designed to make managing your clipboard easy and safe. It works locally on your Mac, keeping track of items you copy so you can access them later. You can also choose to sync your clipboard data through Cloudflare for access across devices, while ensuring your privacy.
This app helps you avoid losing copied text, links, images, or files. Instead of switching back and forth between apps, paste makes your clipboard history easy to view and use.
paste runs on macOS using Electron, so it feels native and performs well without complicated setup.
Before you install paste, check that your Mac meets these requirements:
- Operating System: macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or newer
- Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon (M1, M2)
- Memory: At least 4 GB RAM
- Storage: Minimum 100 MB free disk space
- Internet: Required only if you want to enable Cloudflare sync
If you meet these, paste should work smoothly on your machine.
Follow these steps to download, install, and start using paste on your Mac.
To get the app, visit the releases page:
Download paste from GitHub Releases
On this page, find the latest version. Look for a file named like paste-x.x.x.dmg or paste-x.x.x.zip. These files contain the app installer.
- If you downloaded a
.dmgfile, double-click to open it. This will mount a virtual disk on your desktop. - Inside, you will see the paste app icon. Drag the icon into your Applications folder. This installs the app on your Mac.
- If you downloaded a
.zipfile, double-click to unzip it. Then move the extracted app to your Applications folder.
Go to your Applications folder and double-click paste to open it. The first time, macOS might ask if you are sure you want to open an app downloaded from the internet. Click Open to continue.
On launch, paste will start tracking items you copy automatically. You can open the app any time to view your clipboard history.
If you want to sync your clipboard between devices, you can enable Cloudflare sync inside the app. This requires setting up a free Cloudflare account. Paste will securely sync your clipboard data without storing it on third-party servers.
paste offers the following features to help manage your clipboard:
- Clipboard History: Automatically saves everything you copy, including text, images, and files.
- Local-First: Your clipboard data stays on your Mac unless you opt in for sync.
- Cloudflare Sync (Optional): Sync your clipboard history securely across devices using Cloudflare Pages and Workers.
- Quick Search: Find past copied items using a simple search bar.
- Easy Access: Use a menu bar icon or keyboard shortcut to open paste fast.
- Privacy-Focused: Data is encrypted when synced and never sold or shared.
- Cross-Platform Ready: Designed for macOS with plans for PWA support for other devices.
Once paste is running, it automatically tracks copied items. Here's how to make the most of it:
Click on the paste icon in your Mac’s menu bar. A window will appear showing recent copied items, sorted by time.
- Click any item in the list to copy it back to your clipboard.
- Use keyboard shortcuts to cycle through recent items (check the app’s preferences for shortcuts).
Use the search box at the top of the paste window. Type keywords to find specific copied snippets or files.
- Right-click an item to delete it from history.
- Pin important items to keep them from being removed.
- Clear all history from the menu if you want to start fresh.
To sync your clipboard history across different Macs or devices:
- Open paste preferences.
- Go to the Sync tab.
- Follow instructions to connect your Cloudflare account.
- Turn on sync.
Your clipboard items will then update securely across devices.
If you have issues installing or using paste, try the following steps:
- Make sure macOS is up to date.
- Restart your Mac after installation.
- Give paste permission to access the clipboard if requested.
- Disable other clipboard apps that might interfere.
- Check your internet connection if using sync.
For persistent problems, visit the GitHub repository to open an issue or find help in the Discussions section.
paste is free and open-source software. You can review the source code, report bugs, or suggest features on GitHub.
If you want to contribute code or ideas, check the repository’s README and contribution guidelines.
To get paste now, visit the official releases page:
Download the latest .dmg or .zip file for macOS and follow the install steps above.
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/guneed/paste
- Releases & Downloads: https://github.com/guneed/paste/releases
- Cloudflare Sync Info: Included in app preferences
This guide covers all you need to start using paste as your Mac clipboard manager. Follow instructions carefully and enjoy faster, smarter clipboard control.