ClipFlow for MAC
Free clipboard history manager for Mac: press ⌘⇧V, step through your last 50 copies with the arrow keys and paste text or images.
ClipFlow Overview
ClipFlow adds a clipboard history to the Mac, much like the Win+V history Windows users know. It sits in the menu bar and remembers the last 50 things you copied, text and images alike. Press Command-Shift-V and a small popup appears just above your cursor. Move through older and newer items with the up and down arrow keys, the way you move through commands in a terminal, then press Return or simply let go of Command to paste the selected item.
Items you paste move to the top of the list, image copies show a thumbnail, and Command-Shift-Delete removes an item you no longer want. The popup does not take focus, so it does not interrupt your typing, and it works across several displays. ClipFlow is made by praneeth552 and its source code is on GitHub; the app describes itself as MIT licensed. Version 1.0.2 needs macOS 12 or later and is built for Apple Silicon. ClipFlow is not notarized by Apple, so the first time you open it you need to right-click the app and choose Open, or allow it under System Settings › Privacy & Security. It also needs Accessibility permission for its global shortcut.
Key Features
ClipFlow keeps your recent copies one shortcut away.
- Clipboard history: the last 50 copies, text and images.
- Quick popup: Command-Shift-V opens it above your cursor.
- Terminal-style navigation: up and down arrows move through items.
- Fast paste: press Return or release Command to paste.
- Recently used first: pasted items move to the top.
- Image previews: thumbnails of copied images in the popup.
- Delete items: Command-Shift-Delete removes the current one.
- Multi-monitor: works across displays without stealing focus.
What’s New in Version 1.0.2
ClipFlow 1.0.2 is the current release with the full feature set.
- Clipboard history of 50 items with image previews
- Terminal-style up and down navigation
- Cursor-following popup with smooth animations
ClipFlow FAQ
Is ClipFlow free?
Yes. ClipFlow is free to download from GitHub, where its source code is published. The app describes itself as MIT licensed.
Which macOS version does ClipFlow need?
ClipFlow 1.0.2 needs macOS 12 or later.
Does ClipFlow run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. The 1.0.2 app is built for Apple Silicon Macs.
How do I open my clipboard history?
Press Command-Shift-V. A popup appears just above your cursor.
How do I pick and paste an item?
Use the up arrow for older items and the down arrow for newer ones, then press Return or release the Command key. Esc cancels.
How many items does ClipFlow keep?
The last 50 copies, both text and images.
How do I remove an item from the history?
Select it in the popup and press Command-Shift-Delete.
Why does macOS warn me when I open ClipFlow?
ClipFlow is not notarized by Apple. The first time, right-click ClipFlow.app and choose Open, or click Open Anyway under System Settings › Privacy & Security.
Why does ClipFlow need Accessibility permission?
It needs it for its global keyboard shortcut. Add ClipFlow under System Settings › Privacy & Security › Accessibility and switch it on.
Where does the ClipFlow download on clipflow.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official ClipFlow releases on GitHub at https://github.com/praneeth552/clipflow/releases/latest. clipflow.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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