Maccy
Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS
What is Maccy?
Maccy is an open-source clipboard manager for macOS that keeps a searchable history of what you copy and deliberately does little else. It is driven from the keyboard: open the history, type to filter and press Enter. The history is stored only on the Mac. The app is free from GitHub or Homebrew, while the download buttons on its website lead to paid copies that fund development.
Maccy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). See every plan
Good for
- Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else
- Keyboard-driven work: search and paste without reaching for the mouse
- People who prefer open-source apps that keep data on the device
Worth knowing
- macOS only; it requires macOS Sonoma 14 or higher.
- The free download is on GitHub or Homebrew. The website's buttons lead to paid copies: $4.99 or more on Gumroad, $9.99 on the Mac App Store.
- History stays on the Mac, so the pages read describe no syncing of clips to other devices.
- It is built to do one job; the vendor says it leaves out the extra features other clipboard managers add.
Key features
- Clipboard history popup
- Shift-Command-C, or a click on the menu bar icon, opens the history. An item is selected with Enter, a click, or Command and its number.
- Type-to-search
- Start typing to filter the whole clipboard history and press Enter to select a result, without using the mouse.
- Paste options
- Option-Enter selects and pastes an item in one step, and Option-Shift-Enter pastes it without formatting. Automatic pasting needs the macOS Accessibility permission.
- Pinned items
- Option-P pins or unpins an item, and unpinned items can be cleared separately from pinned ones.
- Privacy handling
- If a password manager removes a copied password from the clipboard, Maccy removes it too. All history is stored on the Mac and does not leave it.
- Shortcuts actions and preferences
- The App Store listing says complex cases can be automated with Shortcuts actions and that every aspect of the app is configurable in preferences.
Maccy pricing
- Starts at
- $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad)
- Free plan
- The full app is free from the GitHub releases page or Homebrew. The paid website and Mac App Store downloads are the same app, sold to support development.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub or Homebrew | $0 | The complete app, downloaded from the GitHub releases page or installed with Homebrew. Open source under the MIT license. |
| Website download | $4.99+one-time, pay what you want (Gumroad) | The Download button on maccy.app leads to Gumroad, where buyers name a price from a $4.99 minimum. |
| Mac App Store | $9.99one-time purchase (US Mac App Store price) | The same app sold on the App Store to support development. Family Sharing covers up to six family members. |
Read from p0deje.gumroad.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Maccy before you buy.
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Maccy alternatives
- Maccy vs Paste
Free trial · from $2.49/mo
- Maccy vs Pastebot
Free trial · from $2.99/mo
- Maccy vs CopyClip
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
- Maccy vs CopyQ
Free
- Maccy vs Raycast
Free plan · from $96/yr
Common questions
Is Maccy free?
Maccy has a free plan. The full app is free from the GitHub releases page or Homebrew. The paid website and Mac App Store downloads are the same app, sold to support development. Paid plans start at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
How much does Maccy cost?
Maccy lists 3 plans. GitHub or Homebrew: $0. Website download: $4.99+ one-time, pay what you want (Gumroad). Mac App Store: $9.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store price). Prices were read from p0deje.gumroad.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Maccy work on?
Maccy is available on macOS.
Does Maccy have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Maccy is listed for macOS.
Does Maccy have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Maccy is listed for macOS.
Is Maccy open source?
Yes. Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
What does Maccy integrate with?
Maccy's listing names Apple Shortcuts. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Maccy?
Maccy is made by Alex Rodionov.
What are the alternatives to Maccy?
The closest alternatives to Maccy in our directory are Paste, Pastebot, CopyClip, CopyQ and Raycast. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Maccy.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.