Install and open Cliplane
Cliplane runs as a menu bar utility. Once launched, use the status item to open the clipboard studio, settings, feedback, or quit.
Cliplane support
Help for installing and using Cliplane on your Mac
Start here for menu bar access, shortcuts, permissions, app exclusions, storage controls, backup and recovery, and privacy-safe feedback.
Use the keyboard shortcut
The default shortcut is Command+Option+V. You can change it from Settings > Keyboard Shortcut.
Grant macOS permissions
Accessibility is used for paste into other apps. Input Monitoring is only for paste-queue or keyboard-listening workflows and is checked separately.
Exclude sensitive apps
Use Settings > App Exclusions to choose apps that should never feed future clipboard history. Copies from excluded apps are skipped before payloads, previews, or search rows are saved.
Control storage
Use Storage settings to manage auto-clear preferences, clear scoped history, or clear all local content when needed.
Back up and recover
Use Backup & Recovery for local backup archives, restore checks, and retention controls without exposing clipboard text in the backup list.
Permission recovery
macOS permissions can change after updates, reinstalls, or moving the app bundle. Cliplane checks these workflows separately so missing Input Monitoring does not make normal direct paste look unavailable.
Accessibility
Required when Cliplane pastes a selected clip into another app. If it is missing, you can still browse, search, copy, delete, and open Settings.
Input Monitoring
Used for paste-queue or keyboard-listening workflows. It is checked separately and does not mean Cliplane stores typed text.
Send feedback safely
Use Cliplane's Feedback entry point or email us directly. Please describe the issue without pasting passwords, client data, copied tokens, or other sensitive clipboard contents unless you intentionally choose to share them.
[email protected]Does Cliplane upload clipboard history?
No. Cliplane is local-first by default and does not require cloud sync or an account for core clipboard history.
What macOS version does Cliplane need?
The current Cliplane build targets macOS 13 or newer.
Why does Cliplane mention Accessibility permission?
Accessibility is needed when Cliplane pastes a selected clip into another app. Browsing, searching, copying, deleting, and settings can still work with limited paste behavior.
How do I send feedback?
Use the Feedback option in Cliplane or email [email protected]. Do not include sensitive clipboard contents unless you intentionally choose to share them.
Looking for the latest build notes?
Check the releases page for the current known version and distribution status.