Settings reference
Open Clipped preferences with ⌘, while the Clipped window is focused, or click the gear icon in the menu bar dropdown.
General
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Launch at login | Start Clipped when you log in | On |
| History size | Maximum number of items to keep | 500 |
| Show in Dock | Show Clipped icon in the Dock | Off |
| Sound effects | Play a sound when pasting | Off |
Appearance
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | Light, Dark, or System | System |
| Window width | Width of the Clipped popup | Medium |
| Show timestamps | Display when each item was copied | On |
| Preview lines | Number of text lines to show per item | 3 |
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
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Excluded apps | Apps whose clipboard content is never captured | None |
| Clear on quit | Erase history when Clipped is closed | Off |
| Sensitive mode | Hide content previews (show only timestamps) | Off |
To add an excluded app, click the + button and select the application from the file picker.
Storage
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Storage location | Where clipboard data is stored | ~/Library/Application Support/Clipped |
| Clear History | Delete all clipboard history | — |
Clearing history cannot be undone. Pinned items are preserved unless you explicitly choose to remove them.