PASTEX
A native macOS clipboard manager with direct paste, full-text search, pinboards, transforms, OCR, and an optional read-only MCP server.
Screenshots
Clipboard history, pinboards, direct paste, keyboard control, content rules, and iCloud sync.
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01 — What it does
Clipboard history built for speed
Direct Paste
Select a previous clipboard item and paste it straight into the app you were using.
Fast Search
Full-text search with filters for type, source app, pinned state, and date ranges.
Pinboards
Keep named collections of important clips that survive retention and history clearing.
MCP Access
Optional read-only MCP server for local Claude clients to search clipboard history without changing it.
02 — Availability
Release status
Pastex is available as a beta direct download while distribution is finalized. Builds are Developer ID signed and notarized by Apple, so they open like any other Mac app — no Gatekeeper workarounds needed.