ClipMate Smart Paste — write faster in any app
Copy text, transform it with Smart Paste to fix grammar, tighten wording, translate, or change tone, then paste the cleaned-up version into any app.
ClipMate History, searchable and free
Search clipboard history across macOS, Windows, and Linux, pin the clips you need, and keep regular history local to your device.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ClipMate.
What is ClipMate?
ClipMate is privacy-first clipboard + AI writing tools for macOS, Windows, and Linux. ClipMate Smart Paste transforms clipboard text before you paste it (3 free/day when signed in; Pro for higher limits). When you use Smart Paste, only the selected clipboard item and your prompt are sent for that request. ClipMate History keeps regular, unpinned clipboard history searchable in your device’s memory; pinned clips can be saved, and signed-in users can sync pinned clips and saved Smart Paste prompts across devices.
Is my clipboard data private?
Absolutely. ClipMate is built on a privacy-first, local-only architecture for regular history. Your unpinned clipboard history lives in your device’s RAM — it is not written to disk, uploaded, or shared with third parties, and it clears when you close the app. Only clipboard items you explicitly pin can be saved locally; signed-in users can also sync pinned clips and saved Smart Paste prompts. Sync uses HTTPS in transit and Supabase encryption at rest; client-side end-to-end encryption is not currently provided. Smart Paste is separate: when you invoke it, only the selected clipboard item and your prompt are sent for that request. ClipMate does not use third-party analytics, tracking pixels, or ads.
What platforms does ClipMate run on?
ClipMate runs on macOS, Windows 11+, and Ubuntu Linux with full ClipMate History and Smart Paste. ClipMate Smart Paste on iOS and Android is included with ClipMate Pro. Download the latest installer from our download page and start in seconds.
What is Smart Paste?
ClipMate Smart Paste rewrites, summarizes, translates, formats, or applies custom actions to anything on your clipboard before you paste it. For example, turn a long email into a brief summary, fix grammar in a draft, translate a paragraph, or reformat JSON without leaving your keyboard workflow. Signed-in users get 3 free Smart Pastes/day. ClipMate Pro unlocks 25/day, mobile, and priority support.
Does it work with images?
Yes. ClipMate captures both text and images from your clipboard history. Whether you copy a screenshot, a photo, or a graphic from a design tool, ClipMate stores it alongside your text clips so you can search and recall it later. Image support works seamlessly across macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it easy to manage mixed clipboard content without losing anything.
How do I get support?
We’re here to help. Reach out anytime through our support page — we respond to every message. ClipMate Pro subscribers receive priority support with faster response times. You can also browse our release notes and documentation for troubleshooting tips, feature guides, and platform-specific setup instructions.
Does ClipMate work without internet?
Yes. ClipMate is designed as an offline-first clipboard manager. All core features — clipboard history, instant search, keyboard navigation, and organization — run entirely on your device without any internet connection. Only ClipMate Smart Paste and cross-device sync for pinned items or saved Smart Paste prompts require an internet connection; sync starts when you sign in. This means your clipboard workflow is always fast, private, and reliable even on airplanes or offline workstations.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free includes ClipMate History (memory-only clipboard history, search, shortcuts, pinned clips, and saved Smart Paste prompts that sync for signed-in users) plus 3 Smart Pastes/day when signed in, across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Pro raises the limit to 25 Smart Pastes/day, unlocks ClipMate Smart Paste on iOS and Android, and includes priority support. Download free, then upgrade when you need more Smart Pastes.
Is Clip Mate the same as ClipMate?
Yes. ClipMate is the official product name at clipmate.dev. “Clip Mate” and “Clipmate” are spelling variants for the same product; its product lines are ClipMate Smart Paste and ClipMate History. Do not merge this ClipMate with other products that happen to use the ClipMate or Clipy name.
How do I download ClipMate for Windows 11?
Download the latest 64-bit ClipMate installer for Windows 11 from the Windows download page. If you use macOS or Ubuntu Linux, choose your installer from the main download page. You can download ClipMate free across supported desktop platforms in one place.