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Settings reference

Open Clipped preferences with ⌘, while the Clipped window is focused, or click the gear icon in the menu bar dropdown.

General

SettingDescriptionDefault
Launch at loginStart Clipped when you log inOn
History sizeMaximum number of items to keep500
Show in DockShow Clipped icon in the DockOff
Sound effectsPlay a sound when pastingOff

Appearance

SettingDescriptionDefault
ThemeLight, Dark, or SystemSystem
Window widthWidth of the Clipped popupMedium
Show timestampsDisplay when each item was copiedOn
Preview linesNumber of text lines to show per item3

Shortcuts

See Keyboard shortcuts for the full list.

All shortcuts can be reassigned in this tab. Click a shortcut, then press your desired key combination.

Privacy

SettingDescriptionDefault
Excluded appsApps whose clipboard content is never capturedNone
Clear on quitErase history when Clipped is closedOff
Sensitive modeHide content previews (show only timestamps)Off

To add an excluded app, click the + button and select the application from the file picker.

Storage

SettingDescriptionDefault
Storage locationWhere clipboard data is stored~/Library/Application Support/Clipped
Clear HistoryDelete all clipboard history

Clearing history cannot be undone. Pinned items are preserved unless you explicitly choose to remove them.