What is Lynavo Paste, and how is it different from the built-in macOS clipboard?

Lynavo Paste is a clipboard manager for macOS. While the built-in clipboard generally keeps only the most recently copied item, Lynavo Paste maintains a searchable history and lets you categorize, preview, pin, favorite, and reuse previously copied content.

Which Mac models and macOS versions does Lynavo Paste support?

Lynavo Paste supports macOS 13 or later and is compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

What types of content can Lynavo Paste save?

Lynavo Paste can save text, rich text, images, links, colors, files, and folders, together with information such as copy time, content type, preview, title, and source app.

Where is my clipboard data stored, and is it uploaded to any servers?

By default, your clipboard history and settings are stored locally on your Mac. Data is processed through Apple iCloud/CloudKit only when you enable iCloud Sync.

Do I need an account or an internet connection to use Lynavo Paste?

No Lynavo account is required, and the core local clipboard features do not require a continuous internet connection. Internet access is needed for iCloud Sync, App Store purchases and restoration, and website link previews.

Does Lynavo Paste support iCloud Sync, and what data is synced?

Yes, but iCloud Sync is disabled by default. When enabled, Lynavo Paste uses Apple CloudKit to sync clipboard content, previews, categories, source apps, pinned and favorite status, collections, and necessary settings such as history retention. Turning Sync off stops future synchronization but does not automatically delete existing local or iCloud data.

Which macOS permissions does Lynavo Paste require?

Accessibility permission is required to paste history items directly into other apps. Launch at login and iCloud Sync require their corresponding system approvals.

How long is regular clipboard history retained, and how can I exclude sensitive apps, pause recording, or clear history?

Regular clipboard history is retained for one month by default, and you can change the retention period in Settings. Expired regular items are deleted automatically, while pinned, favorited, or collected items are preserved. You can also delete individual items, remove history from a specific app, clear regular history, or exclude sensitive apps. Exclusion applies to future clipboard activity; existing regular history must be deleted separately or removed when the app is excluded.

Turn your clipboard
into an always-ready
workspace

Copied on Mac. Ready to reuse anytime.

Open-source community edition

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LynavoPaste item actions menu in English

Keyboard-first accessOpen your clipboard like a command palette.

Powerful searchSearch by title, content, source app, or type.

Pinned favoritesPin important clips and keep your favorites organized.

Privacy firstEncrypted locally. Pause history or clear it anytime.

More than textText, images, videos, files, and folders.

Use Cases

iCloud Sync

History in syncacross devices

Keep your clipboard history in sync with iCloud and access it across your devices.

Favorites

Go-to clips

Save frequently used text, links, images, and files to Favorites, so you never have to search through your history again.

Smart Library

Neatly organizedeasy to find

Text, images, videos, files, folders, links, and email addresses stay neatly organized, with search, filters, and flexible ways to save them.

History Retention

Keep key clipsas long as needed

Keep clipboard history for days, months, or forever, so important clips are always there when you need them.

Private Vault

Local-firstYours to control

Content stays on your device by default. Pause history, exclude specific apps, or clear everything to keep sensitive information from lingering.

iCloud Sync

Favorites

Smart Library

History Retention

Private Vault

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Features

Made for Mac

A lightweight workspace, no account required

No sign-up required; just open the app and get started.Keep your clipboard history and favorites in one searchable place, with your go-to clips always within reach.

Command + Shift + VOpen with a shortcutOn

Double-click to pastePasted into the active fieldFast

Instant keyboard access

Open lynavo paste from anywhere with Command + Shift + V or another shortcut you choose.

Full-text search

Search titles and clip contents, then narrow results by content type, including files, images, and colors.

Smart filters

Filter by text, images, videos, links, email addresses, files, folders, source apps, or Favorites.

Pinned favorites

Pin important clips and organize frequently used content into dedicated Favorites collections.

Paste with a double-click

Double-click any clip to paste it into the active field and get instant confirmation.

Paste fallback

When Accessibility permission is unavailable, lynavo paste switches to copy mode and prompts you to paste manually so the content remains usable.

On-device encryption

Check your encryption and local storage status, review privacy alerts, and clear your history anytime.

Settings in one place

Manage shortcuts, window behavior, history, system status, security, and storage.

Open Source

Open-source edition

Open-source clipboard
history for macOS

LynavoPaste Community lives in the macOS menu bar, automatically capturing copied content for classification, search, preview, and reuse. History stays in a local Core Data database, and the capture, storage, and paste workflow can be inspected on GitHub.

Recognizes text, links, email addresses, images, files, folders, colors, and other clipboard content.
Open the panel with Option + V, then search or filter by text, category, or source application.
Paste original or plain text, pin and reorder entries, drag content into other apps, and control retention or excluded apps.

Option + V Local Core Data SwiftUI + AppKit macOS 13+ · Intel and Apple Silicon AGPL-3.0

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Download it or build it yourself

Install the public release, or open the Xcode project to inspect the implementation, run tests, and contribute.

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Pricing

Flexible pricing, purchase your way

Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime access.

Monthly

US$0.99 / month

Offers a 90-day free trial

Choose monthly

Annual

US$9.99 / year

Choose annual

Lifetime

US$29.99

Choose lifetime

Five major Pro upgrades

Feature Open source Pro

Multi-device sync

Sync clipboard history across devices through iCloud

— ✓

Collections

Add frequently used or important content to collections for quick access
Unlimited collections

— ✓

Permanent history

Keep clipboard history permanently

— ✓

Password filtering & privacy

Choose apps to exclude from clipboard capture
Lock and hide specific collections

— ✓

Customization

Add custom clipboard items
Set a custom title for each clipboard item

— ✓

Frequently asked questions

What is Lynavo Paste, and how is it different from the built-in macOS clipboard?
Lynavo Paste is a clipboard manager for macOS. While the built-in clipboard generally keeps only the most recently copied item, Lynavo Paste maintains a searchable history and lets you categorize, preview, pin, favorite, and reuse previously copied content.
Which Mac models and macOS versions does Lynavo Paste support?
Lynavo Paste supports macOS 13 or later and is compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
What types of content can Lynavo Paste save?
Lynavo Paste can save text, rich text, images, links, colors, files, and folders, together with information such as copy time, content type, preview, title, and source app.
Where is my clipboard data stored, and is it uploaded to any servers?
By default, your clipboard history and settings are stored locally on your Mac. Data is processed through Apple iCloud/CloudKit only when you enable iCloud Sync.
Do I need an account or an internet connection to use Lynavo Paste?
No Lynavo account is required, and the core local clipboard features do not require a continuous internet connection. Internet access is needed for iCloud Sync, App Store purchases and restoration, and website link previews.
Does Lynavo Paste support iCloud Sync, and what data is synced?
Yes, but iCloud Sync is disabled by default. When enabled, Lynavo Paste uses Apple CloudKit to sync clipboard content, previews, categories, source apps, pinned and favorite status, collections, and necessary settings such as history retention. Turning Sync off stops future synchronization but does not automatically delete existing local or iCloud data.
Which macOS permissions does Lynavo Paste require?
Accessibility permission is required to paste history items directly into other apps. Launch at login and iCloud Sync require their corresponding system approvals.
How long is regular clipboard history retained, and how can I exclude sensitive apps, pause recording, or clear history?
Regular clipboard history is retained for one month by default, and you can change the retention period in Settings. Expired regular items are deleted automatically, while pinned, favorited, or collected items are preserved. You can also delete individual items, remove history from a specific app, clear regular history, or exclude sensitive apps. Exclusion applies to future clipboard activity; existing regular history must be deleted separately or removed when the app is excluded.