Coding & Development
ClipStruct
35d agoClipStruct is a free macOS clipboard manager that lives in the menu bar and silently records unlimited clipboard history—including text, images, links, and color codes. It offers instant capture, lightning‑fast universal search, smart thumbnail generation for visuals, rich link cards, color swatch previews, global hotkeys, smart deduplication, and password‑manager exclusions. All data is stored locally with zero network access, ensuring complete privacy, and the code is open‑source on GitHub.
Instant CaptureUniversal SearchImage & Visual StorageLink DetectionColor Swatch RecognitionGlobal HotkeysMenu Bar PresenceSmart DeduplicationPrivacy‑by‑DesignLocal StoragePassword Manager ExclusionsOpen Source
Key Capabilities
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Instant Capture
Copies appear in history instantly when ⌘C is pressed, with no lag.
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Universal Search
Searches clipboard items by content or source app in milliseconds.
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Image & Visual Storage
Saves screenshots, photos, and graphics with smart thumbnail generation.
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Link Detection
Automatically detects URLs and displays them as rich link cards.
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Color Swatch Recognition
Recognizes hex color codes and shows them as visual swatches.
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Global Hotkeys
Custom keyboard shortcuts summon ClipStruct from anywhere.
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Menu Bar Presence
Runs quietly in the menu bar without a Dock icon.
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Smart Deduplication
Duplicate items float to the top instead of cluttering history.
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Privacy‑by‑Design
Zero outbound network calls, no telemetry, and data never leaves the Mac.
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Local Storage
All clipboard history is stored locally in ~/Application Support.
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Password Manager Exclusions
Automatically excludes items from 1Password, Bitwarden, Proton Pass and similar.
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Open Source
Source code is publicly available on GitHub for audit and contribution.
Use Cases
Professional WorkflowMaintain an unlimited history of copied text, code snippets, and assets to avoid losing important information.Professionals who copy frequently, such as developers and writers
Design WorkCapture and reuse color codes and images instantly, with visual swatches for quick reference.Designers and creatives
Rapid ReferenceUse global hotkeys and universal search to retrieve previously copied links or screenshots in seconds.Power users needing fast access to clipboard items
Privacy‑Conscious UsersStore all clipboard data locally with no network transmission, ensuring data never leaves the device.Users concerned about privacy and data security
Password Manager IntegrationExclude sensitive passwords from clipboard history automatically, preventing accidental exposure.Users of password managers like 1Password or Bitwarden
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