CopyQ
About CopyQ
CopyQ is an advanced, open-source clipboard manager released under the GPL-3.0 license and available for Linux, Windows and macOS. It monitors the system clipboard and saves its content in customizable tabs, so saved entries can later be copied and pasted into any application.
It stores text, HTML, images and other formats, lets you sort, create, edit, remove and drag items, and add notes and tags. System-wide shortcuts with custom commands, a command-line interface and a scripting API make it highly automatable, and a Vim-like editor and fully customizable appearance are included. On Mac it supports macOS 13 and later and can be installed with Homebrew.
Key features
- Clipboard history saved in customizable tabs
- Text, HTML, images and custom formats
- Edit, sort, tag and annotate items
- System-wide shortcuts and custom commands
- Ignore copies from specific windows or text
- Command-line interface and scripting API
- Cross-platform: Linux, Windows and macOS
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“App is damaged and can’t be opened”
Move the app into Applications, open Terminal, run this line, then open the app again:
xattr -cr "/Applications/CopyQ.app"“Developer cannot be verified”
In Finder → Applications, Control-click the app, choose Open, then Open again. On macOS 15 or later: System Settings → Privacy & Security, then “Open Anyway” at the bottom.
Apple silicon or Intel?
Apple menu → About This Mac. If the chip says Apple M, pick the Apple silicon build; Universal works on both.
Check the file
Run this in Terminal and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/file-nameAlternatives
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Changelog
FAQ
How do I download CopyQ?
The Quark Drive share for CopyQ is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is CopyQ free?
CopyQ license: GPL-3.0. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does CopyQ support?
This page offers CopyQ for macOS, version 17.0.0.
Is CopyQ from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.