ClipMate, privacy-first clipboard manager with Smart Paste AI
ClipMate keeps your clipboard history searchable, private, and local-first on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Use Smart Paste AI to rewrite, summarize, translate, or clean up text before you paste.
Write faster with Smart Paste AI in any app
Copy text, run it through ClipMate AI to fix grammar, tighten wording, translate, or change tone, then paste the cleaned-up version directly into any app.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
AI-powered clipboard manager with instant search, Smart Paste, keyboard shortcuts, and local-only storage for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Smart Paste AI
Rewrite, summarize, translate, or reformat text on your clipboard before pasting. Requires ClipMate Pro.
Instant search
Type to filter your clipboard history by text, date, or content type. Results appear as you type.
Organization
Pin items you use often. Everything else is timestamped and easy to scroll through.
Keyboard shortcuts
Open ClipMate from any app with a global shortcut. Navigate and paste without touching the mouse.
Clean UI
Minimal interface that shows your clipboard history and stays out of the way. No tabs, no sidebars, no clutter.
Fully configurable
Tweak every detail to match your workflow. All settings are saved locally and apply instantly.
Behavior
Autostart
Launch ClipMate when your system boots
Hide on Trigger
Hide the window after selecting an entry
Paste on Trigger
Paste the selected entry into your active app
Stay on Top
Keep the window floating above other apps
Choose your plan
Start free with full clipboard history, or upgrade to Pro for Smart Paste.
ClipMate Pro
Smart Paste with AI. Transform, summarize, and translate your clipboard.
- Smart Paste
- transform, summarize, translate & more
- macOS, Windows, Linux + iOS & Android
- Smart Paste manager & library
- Priority Support
ClipMate
Full clipboard history with local-only storage. No account needed.
- Smart Paste
- cross-device sync
- macOS, Windows & Linux
All plans include full clipboard history features. Upgrade anytime with no commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ClipMate.
What is ClipMate?
ClipMate is a privacy-first clipboard manager for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It stores your clipboard history in memory, supports instant search with keyboard shortcuts, and offers optional AI text transformation through Smart Paste. Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to sync pinned clips across devices.
Is my clipboard data private?
Absolutely. ClipMate is built on a privacy-first, local-only architecture. Your clipboard history lives exclusively in your device’s RAM — it is never written to disk, never sent to a server, and never shared with third parties. When you close the app, your history is automatically cleared. There is no tracking, no analytics, no ads, and no data collection of any kind. Only items you explicitly pin can be saved locally, and you can optionally sync pinned clips across devices with end-to-end encryption by signing in for free.
What platforms does ClipMate run on?
ClipMate is a cross-platform clipboard manager available for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows 11+, and Ubuntu Linux. Mobile companion apps are available for iOS and Android with a ClipMate Pro subscription. You can download the latest installer for your operating system directly from our download page and start managing your clipboard history in seconds.
What is Smart Paste?
Smart Paste is a ClipMate AI feature built into ClipMate Pro. It lets you rewrite, summarize, translate, format code, or apply custom actions to anything on your clipboard before pasting it. For example, you can turn a long email into a brief summary, fix grammar in a draft, translate a paragraph into another language, or reformat JSON without leaving your keyboard workflow. Smart Paste requires a ClipMate Pro subscription.
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 Smart Paste AI and optional cross-device sync for pinned items require an internet connection. 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 gives you unlimited local clipboard history, instant search, keyboard shortcuts, cross-device sync for pinned items, and full platform support across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Pro adds Smart Paste AI — transform, summarize, translate, reformat, or rewrite your clipboard content with AI before pasting. Pro also includes higher daily Smart Paste limits, the mobile companion app for iOS and Android, and priority support. Upgrade anytime with no commitment.
Is Clip Mate the same as ClipMate?
Yes. ClipMate is the official name of the clipboard manager. Some people search for it as Clip Mate, Clipmat, Clipmeta, or Clupmate, but the app is ClipMate for macOS, Windows, and Linux.