How does ClipHistory compare to Raycast's built-in clipboard?

ClipHistory stores 150 unpinned plus unlimited pinned clips with full-text search, auto-type detection (code, URL, email, color), and AI transforms. Raycast's clipboard is simpler. Using both together—Raycast for app launching and ClipHistory for clipboard intelligence—gives you the best of both workflows. ClipHistory costs $19.99 lifetime, one payment.

Will my clipboard data sync to the cloud?

No. ClipHistory is 100% local. Everything stays on your Mac. No account required, no cloud sync, no server calls for clipboard storage. Only AI transforms (if you enable them) contact external APIs, and you control which provider and API key you use.

Can I use ClipHistory with my own AI API keys?

Yes. ClipHistory supports 5 AI providers: Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Google, and custom endpoints. Bring your own API key. You pay the provider directly, control your spend, and own your data. No ClipHistory subscription required.

What's the difference between pinned and unpinned clips, and how does that help?

ClipHistory saves your last 150 unpinned clips automatically. Pin important ones (code snippets, API endpoints, templates) for unlimited storage and quick access. Pinned clips persist even after your unpinned history fills up. For power users, pinning frequently-used commands or boilerplate code saves seconds every day. All of this is $19.99 lifetime, no recurring fees.

Clipboard History for Raycast Power Users on Mac: Why ClipHistory Wins

If you're a Raycast power user on macOS, you already know the value of a streamlined workflow. Raycast excels at app launching, script execution, and window management—but clipboard history is where many users hit a wall. Raycast's clipboard extension stores clips, but it lacks the depth, speed, and intelligence that serious developers and creators need.

Enter ClipHistory: a dedicated clipboard manager built for the same power users who trust Raycast. Here's why it's the perfect complement to your dev stack.

The Raycast Clipboard Gap

Raycast does many things brilliantly, but clipboard management isn't its primary focus. Its clipboard extension offers basic history storage, but:

Limited search capabilities across large clip volumes
No intelligent clip categorization (code vs. URL vs. email)
No built-in AI transforms (summarize, translate, rewrite)
Manual organization requires extra steps

For developers juggling API responses, config files, error logs, and documentation links, this friction adds up fast.

ClipHistory: Purpose-Built Clipboard Power

ClipHistory solves this with features designed specifically for Mac power users:

Instant Access & Search
Press ⌘⇧V to open your clipboard history. Search, filter, and paste in seconds. ClipHistory stores 150 unpinned clips plus unlimited pinned clips—perfect for keeping your most-used snippets (API keys masked, credentials safe) always at your fingertips.

Auto-Detection That Just Works
ClipHistory automatically detects what you've copied: URLs, email addresses, code blocks, hex colors, phone numbers, images. This means zero manual tagging. Developers can instantly spot that curl command buried in a 20-clip history.

AI Transforms Without the Vendor Lock-In
One of ClipHistory's standout features: AI-powered transforms that let you summarize, translate, rewrite, or clean any clip—without forcing you into a subscription ecosystem. Support for 5 AI providers: Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Google, and custom endpoints. Bring your own API key. Your data stays on your Mac. No cloud sync, no account required, no vendor dependence.

This is critical for power users: you control your AI spend, your privacy, and your data.

Local-First Architecture
Everything lives on your Mac. ⌘⇧V opens instantly because there's no cloud round-trip. Your clipboard history never leaves your machine. For developers handling sensitive code, API responses, or client data, this peace of mind is invaluable.

How ClipHistory Fits Your Raycast Workflow

Raycast + ClipHistory = Unstoppable

Use Raycast for what it does best (launching apps, running scripts, window snapping), and ClipHistory for clipboard intelligence. Here's a real workflow:

Copy a JSON response from your API test in Raycast Script Commands
Press ⌘⇧V to open ClipHistory
Use AI to automatically prettify and summarize the response
Pin the cleaned version for later reference
Search by clip type next time you need a similar structure

Snippets & Custom Boards
ClipHistory's Snippets feature lets you create reusable text blocks—think shell commands, boilerplate code, email templates. Organize them on Custom Boards for instant access. Raycast has a snippet plugin, but ClipHistory's board system integrates directly with clipboard history, reducing context switching.

Paste Stack
Need to paste multiple clips in sequence? The Paste Stack feature lets you queue clips and paste them one-by-one without losing focus. Ideal for filling forms, writing repetitive config files, or running multi-line commands.

The Numbers That Matter

150 unpinned + unlimited pinned clips: Real-world capacity for even heavy users
100% local storage: Zero cloud calls, zero data leaks
$19.99 lifetime license: One payment, not recurring. No subscriptions, no surprise billing, ever
Universal binary: Optimized for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
Signed & notarized: macOS security verified

Who This Is For

Raycast power users on Mac who:

Copy code, configs, URLs, and logs constantly
Need to search clipboard history without friction
Want AI transforms without recurring AI subscription fees
Refuse to sync sensitive data to the cloud
Value privacy and local-first tools
Appreciate one-time purchases over subscription bloat

Getting Started

Get ClipHistory — $19.99 and transform your clipboard into an intelligent, searchable productivity engine. Press ⌘⇧V within minutes. No onboarding, no account, no waiting.

For Raycast power users, it's the missing piece of your Mac automation stack.