ClipIt

v1.4 for macOS

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A keyboard-first, ultra-lightweight clipboard manager that feels like a natural extension of macOS. Free, open source, and ready in seconds.

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System Requirements

What you need

Operating System

macOS 12 Monterey or later

Architecture

Universal — Apple Silicon & Intel

Disk Space

< 5 MB

RAM Usage

< 10 MB at runtime

Price

Free & Open Source

Installation

Up and running in seconds

  1. Step 01

    Download the zip

    Click the download button below to get the latest release of ClipIt.

  2. Step 02

    Unzip & drag to Applications

    Extract the zip and move ClipIt.app into your Applications folder.

  3. Step 03

    Launch & grant permissions

    Open ClipIt and allow Accessibility access when prompted. This lets ClipIt read your clipboard history.

  4. Step 04

    Use ⌃V anywhere

    Press Control + V from any app to open ClipIt instantly. Search, select, and paste without breaking your flow.

Release History

Version History

1.4Current Release
June 2026

Core Engine Refinements

  • PerformanceRefined the clipboard engine module to work more efficiently, reducing system overhead and latency.
  • OptimizationFine-tuned background event listening and memory management for a lighter native footprint.
1.3Feature Update
May 2026

Settings Segregation & Auto-Updates

  • SettingsReorganized the settings section with proper segregation and category-wise layout.
  • Auto-UpdatesEnabled background auto-update checking, automatically notifying you of new versions without manual checks.
1.1First Public Release
April 2026

Sparkle Integration & Universal Binary

  • Sparkle UpdatesIntegrated the Sparkle framework to enable automatic updates checking.
  • Updates CheckAdded a manual "Check for Updates" button to allow users to scan for new updates on-demand.
  • UniversalReleased a universal binary supporting both Apple Silicon & Intel Macs with near-zero runtime footprint (< 10 MB).