OptPaste is a free, open-source clipboard history for Mac. Press Option V in any app, and you see what you copied lately, including text, links, images, and files. Pick an item, and OptPaste pastes it into the app you were using. It lives in the menu bar and keeps your history on your Mac, with no account and no ads. OptPaste is in beta and was made by Alirio Guerra.

Key Features

• One Shortcut: Press Option V to open your history on top of any app. You can record a different shortcut in the settings.
• Pastes for You: Pick an item, and OptPaste pastes it straight into the app you were using. You can also set it to only copy the item.
• Text, Links, Images, and Files: Everything that goes through the clipboard is kept, with the icon of the app it came from and the time you copied it.
• Pin What You Reuse: Pinned items, like addresses, canned replies, and code snippets, stay at the top and survive Clear all.
• Keyboard First: Move with the arrow keys, press Return to paste, press 1 to 9 to paste by position, press P to pin, and press Delete to remove an item.
• Masked Passwords: Items from password managers show up hidden in the list. You can also choose to never store them.
• Encrypted on Disk: Everything OptPaste saves is encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and the key stays in your Keychain.
• Light and Out of the Way: It starts at login, keeps between 10 and 200 items, and works in English and Portuguese.
• Built for Mac: OptPaste is a native app written in Swift and SwiftUI.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is OptPaste free?

Yes. OptPaste is free, with no ads and no account. It is also open source, and the code is on GitHub. If you like it, you can support the developer with a donation.

What macOS version does OptPaste need?

OptPaste needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

Does OptPaste send what I copy anywhere?

No. Your history is stored only on your Mac. There is no server and no telemetry. The app goes online only to check for a new version.

How do I open my clipboard history?

Press Option V in any app. If you want another shortcut, you can record your own in the settings.

What happens to passwords I copy?

Items that come from a password manager show up hidden in the list. If you prefer, you can turn this on so that passwords are never stored.

Is there another free clipboard manager for Mac?

Yes. Maccy is a free clipboard manager that keeps a simple, searchable history.