How do I install Maccy on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask maccy`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `maccy` from Terminal.

Yes, Maccy is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall Maccy?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask maccy`. Homebrew will remove Maccy and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Maccy?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Maccy to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask maccy` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Maccy work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Maccy can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

Maccy for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

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What is Maccy?

Lightweight clipboard manager for macOS

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask maccy

How to Install Maccy on Mac

Follow these steps to install Maccy using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask maccy
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask maccy
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm maccy is installed, then try `maccy --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Maccy
Run `maccy` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Maccy?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Maccy on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask maccy

Verify Installation