Paste

Paste is an application that stores and synchronizes clipboard history between Apple devices. It keeps a record of everything copied, allowing quick search, editing, and reuse of previous items. Synchronization uses iCloud, guaranteeing access to data from your Mac.

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• Unlimited history. The app retains all items copied to the clipboard, with no time limit. Each text snippet, image, link, or file is stored in a local database. Retrospective searching is possible at any time.
• iCloud sync. Clipboard content is replicated across all connected Apple devices using the same account. Items copied on a Mac automatically appear on a linked iPhone. Data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
• Visual preview. Each history item is displayed with a recognizable thumbnail or graphic representation. For texts, snippets are shown; for images, a thumbnail preview; for links, the site's favicon. Content identification is immediate.
• Intelligent search. The search system filters history by content type, source application, or keywords. It finds text copied from Safari, code from Xcode, or images from Photoshop using descriptive terms. The search covers metadata.
• Direct editing. History items can be modified before pasting. Change text, adjust links, or annotate images. Modifications are saved as new entries in the history, preserving the original.
• Pinned items. Frequently used items can be pinned in a separate section. Code snippets, email addresses, or signatures remain permanently accessible. Pinned items also sync between devices.
• Multi-paste. Select and paste multiple history items in sequence. Copy a list of emails, numbers, or links and paste them one after another into the target application. Workflow is significantly accelerated.
• Plain text. Converts copied formatted text (styles, fonts, colors) into plain text. Removes HTML, RTF formatting, or styles from specific applications. The result is raw text ready for processing.
• App exclusion. Configure which applications should not track the clipboard. Sensitive information from banks, password managers, or private messaging is not recorded. Privacy control is granular.
• Automatic rules. Define conditions for automatic handling of items. Automatically delete certain content types after a time, convert URLs to Markdown links, or categorize items based on the source application.
• Paste Stack. Group items in an ordered stack for specific tasks. Prepare a set of responses, images, or links for a presentation. The stack is pasted in sequence, maintaining the defined order.
• Direct sharing. Send history items to other applications or contacts. Use AirDrop, email, messaging, or social networks. The original format is maintained during transfer.
• Universal Clipboard integration. Works alongside the native macOS and iOS feature. Items copied with Universal Clipboard also enter the Paste history. There is no conflict between systems.
• Keyboard shortcuts. Assign key combinations for frequent actions. Open the history picker, search for the last copied item, or activate paste without formatting. Customization optimizes speed.
• Tag organization. Classify clipboard items with custom tags. Group recipes, work code, or design references. Filtering by tags structures large volumes of information.

The Paste application was developed by the company Wirelessheads. The initial release was in 2017. The software is written in Swift and Objective-C, using native Apple frameworks like Cocoa and UIKit. The development team maintains regular updates that incorporate new operating system features.

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