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FAQ & troubleshooting

General​

Does Clipped send my clipboard data anywhere?​

No. All data stays on your Mac. Clipped has no network access, no analytics, and no account system.

How much memory does Clipped use?​

Typically under 30 MB, even with a full history. Images are stored as compressed thumbnails.

Can I sync clipboard history between Macs?​

Not currently. Clipped is designed as a single-machine tool. Sync may be considered in a future version.

Troubleshooting​

Clipped isn't capturing my copies​

  1. Check that Clipped is running (look for the icon in your menu bar).
  2. Verify Accessibility permissions are granted in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
  3. Check that the app you're copying from isn't in your excluded apps list (Preferences → Privacy).
  4. Restart Clipped.

The global shortcut doesn't work​

  1. Another app may have claimed the same shortcut. Try reassigning it in Preferences → Shortcuts.
  2. If you recently updated macOS, you may need to re-grant Accessibility permissions.

Clipped window appears on the wrong display​

Clipped appears on the display where your cursor is located. Move your cursor to the desired display before invoking Clipped.

Items are disappearing from my history​

Check your History size setting (Preferences → General). When the limit is reached, the oldest items are removed to make room for new ones. Pinned items are never removed.

Paste isn't working in some apps​

Some apps use non-standard paste handling. Try:

  1. Paste as plain text (⇧Return) instead.
  2. Add a short paste delay in Preferences → General → Paste Delay.

If the issue persists, please report it with the app name so we can investigate.