# Paste Published January 1, 2026 · Updated August 10, 2026 Limitless clipboard Category: System Utilities · Paid · [Official website](https://pasteapp.io/) ## Install with Homebrew `brew install --cask paste` ## Quick take Paste remains the premium Apple clipboard to beat: beautiful history, Pinboards and sync, with privacy controls that free utilities still only approximate. The June 2026 Paste MCP launch meaningfully widens its moat for developers and writers already living in Claude, Codex, or Cursor, provided you run Paste 6.6+ on Mac and accept paid pricing. If you only need basic recall, Maccy or Raycast will do; if clipboard history is core infrastructure across your Apple devices (and increasingly your AI tools), Paste is worth the trial. Best for: Apple-only professionals who live in copy/paste all day, Developers connecting clipboard context to Claude, Codex, or Cursor, Teams/families sharing Pinboards via Family or collaboration features ## What is Paste? Paste is a premium clipboard manager for Mac and iPhone (iPad too) from Paste Team / Wultra. It remains actively developed in August 2026, with App Store builds in the 6.6.x line and a website that still positions the product as an infinite, searchable clipboard with Pinboards, iCloud sync, and privacy-first defaults. Unlike macOS's single-slot clipboard (or Universal Clipboard's latest-item handoff), Paste keeps a visual history of text, links and images, plus files (snippets too) so yesterday's copy is still one shortcut away. The signature experience is a horizontal card timeline: rich previews show what you copied and where it came from, then search and filters, with Pinboards for keepers turn that stream into a reusable library. Current App Store compatibility lists macOS 14.0 or later and iOS/iPadOS 26.0 or later for the latest listing. That tracks how closely Paste follows modern Apple OS releases. The biggest product change since May 2026 is Paste MCP, announced June 2, 2026. Paste 6.6+ can run a built-in local Model Context Protocol server so Claude, Codex, or Cursor (and other MCP clients) can search clipboard history, reuse saved context, and help organize Pinboards, without uploading your clipboard to Paste's servers. Combined with Apple Intelligence writing polish and long-standing privacy exclusions, Paste is no longer "just" a prettier clipboard; it is becoming a local context layer for AI-assisted Mac work. ## Features - **Visual Clipboard Timeline.** Paste presents clipboard history as rich preview cards instead of a plain text list. See formatted text and image thumbnails, with links and file metadata at a glance, filter by type, and jump back months with search, including text found inside screenshots on supported versions. Drag cards into apps or paste via shortcuts without guessing which Cmd+C you need. - **Pinboards.** Pinboards store durable collections, email signatures, brand colors, code snippets, templates, separate from the ephemeral history stream. Boards sync over iCloud, support sharing for family/team workflows, and keep important items from rolling off automatic retention. They are the organizational backbone for power users who treat Paste as a snippet library. - **iCloud Sync Across Apple Devices.** Copy on Mac, paste on iPhone; collect research on iPad, reuse it at the desk. Paste syncs history and Pinboards through your private iCloud rather than a Paste-operated clipboard cloud. It complements Universal Clipboard by retaining a persistent multi-item history instead of only the newest handoff. - **Paste Stack and Fast Paste Shortcuts.** Paste Stack queues multiple items and pastes them in order, ideal for forms and repetitive data entry. Shortcuts like opening the timeline and pasting recent items with ⌘1-9 keep high-frequency paste work keyboard-native. Paste as plain text strips unwanted formatting when copying from the web. - **Privacy Exclusions and Local Control.** Exclude password managers, banking apps, and other sensitive sources so secrets never enter history. Pause capture, clear history quickly, and keep data on-device or in your iCloud account. Paste's marketing emphasizes that clipboard contents are not stored on Paste company servers. - **Paste MCP for AI Tools.** New since the June 2, 2026 announcement: Paste MCP is a built-in local MCP server (Paste 6.6+) that connects clipboard history to Claude, Codex, or Cursor (and other MCP-capable tools). Ask an assistant to find notes you copied today, draft updates from saved research, or create Pinboards, while you approve which tools connect. MCP setup is Mac-only even though Paste itself also runs on iPhone and iPad. - **Apple Intelligence and Automation Polish.** Paste integrates with Shortcuts/Siri for automations and can polish copied text with Apple Intelligence Writing Tools where the OS supports them. The iOS Paste Keyboard brings history into any app, keeping mobile workflows aligned with the Mac timeline. ## How to Install Paste on Mac Paste installs from the Mac App Store, Setapp, or the pasteapp.io purchase flow. Latest listings require macOS 14.0 or later. 1. **Install from App Store or Setapp.** Search for "Paste - Limitless Clipboard" (seller: Paste Team) on the Mac App Store, or install via Setapp if you already subscribe. Direct plans are also sold from pasteapp.io/pricing. 2. **Grant Accessibility and Related Permissions.** Launch Paste and allow Accessibility so global shortcuts work. Approve any additional prompts needed for previews or keyboard features on your OS version. 3. **Configure Sync and Privacy.** Sign in with your Apple Account for iCloud sync across Mac and iPhone, plus iPad, or keep history local-only. Immediately exclude password managers and other sensitive apps. 4. **Optional: Enable Paste MCP (6.6+).** On Mac, open Settings → MCP & AI Tools, enable MCP, then connect Claude, Codex, Cursor, or another MCP client using Paste's setup guides. Update to Paste 6.6+ if MCP settings are missing (Setapp builds can lag slightly). ## Pros - Best-in-class visual timeline and Pinboards for Apple-centric professionals. - Genuine multi-device iCloud sync plus iOS keyboard access, not Mac-only history. - Paste MCP (6.6+) turns clipboard history into local context for Claude or Codex (Cursor too). - Strong privacy exclusions and a clear "not on our servers" stance for clipboard contents. - Flexible billing: monthly, annual, Family, Lifetime, or Setapp, plus a 7-day trial. ## Cons - Paid product; free tools like Maccy or Raycast clipboard cover basics without ongoing cost. - Apple-only, no Windows or Android clients if your team is mixed-OS. - App Store vs website monthly price can differ ($3.99 vs $2.49), which confuses comparison shopping. - Large histories and rich previews can use more memory than minimal list-based managers. ## Closer look: from clipboard utility to local AI context Paste's 2026 story is the shift from "remember what I copied" to "let my AI tools reuse what I already copied, locally." ## FAQ ### Does Paste offer a free plan? There is no ongoing free tier. Paste offers a 7-day free trial so you can evaluate full functionality before choosing monthly, annual, Family, Lifetime, or Setapp access. Free alternatives include Maccy and Raycast's clipboard history. ### How much does Paste cost in 2026? On pasteapp.io/pricing, Personal billing is $2.49/month or $29.99/year, with a Lifetime option. The App Store lists Annual $29.99, Monthly $3.99, Family Plan $59.99, and Lifetime $89.99. Prefer the channel you will actually buy from when comparing. ### What is Paste MCP and which version do I need? Paste MCP is a built-in local Model Context Protocol server that connects clipboard history to AI tools such as Claude or Codex (Cursor too). It was announced June 2, 2026 and requires Paste 6.6+ on Mac. Enable it under Settings → MCP & AI Tools. ### Does Paste MCP upload my clipboard to Paste's servers? Paste documents MCP as a local Mac server. You approve which AI tools connect. Paste does not unilaterally share history, but a connected assistant may send retrieved content to its own model provider, review each tool's privacy settings. ### What OS versions does Paste require? The current App Store listing requires macOS 14.0 or later and iOS/iPadOS 26.0 or later (visionOS 26.0 or later where applicable). Always check the storefront page for your region before upgrading hardware assumptions. ### Is there a Family plan? Yes. Paste's pricing FAQ confirms a Family Plan for your Family Sharing group, sold via the App Store (listed at $59.99 on the US storefront checked for this refresh). ### Can I buy Paste once instead of subscribing? Yes. Lifetime purchase is offered alongside subscriptions on pasteapp.io and as a Lifetime Plan IAP on the App Store (US listing $89.99). If switching from a subscription, cancel and let the paid period end before buying Lifetime, per Paste's guidance. ### Does Paste work on Windows or Android? No. Paste targets Mac and iPhone, plus iPad. Cross-platform users often choose CopyQ or platform-native clipboard tools instead. ### How does Paste compare with Maccy or Raycast? Maccy is free and minimal; Raycast clipboard is free inside a launcher. Paste costs money but adds visual cards, Pinboards, iCloud sync, mobile apps, privacy rules, and Paste MCP. Choose based on whether those extras matter daily. ### Is Paste available on Setapp? Yes. Setapp includes Paste (version 6.6.6 observed in August 2026 listings) for members who prefer a multi-app subscription. MCP features still require a current enough Paste build on Mac. ## Sources - [Paste. Clipboard Manager for Mac, iPhone & iPad](https://pasteapp.io/) - [Paste Pricing](https://pasteapp.io/pricing) - [Paste MCP & AI Tools](https://pasteapp.io/mcp) - [Paste MCP: Turn clipboard history into context for AI tools](https://pasteapp.io/blog/paste-mcp) - [Paste MCP Help](https://pasteapp.io/help/paste-mcp) - [Paste - Limitless Clipboard on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235) - [Paste on Setapp](https://setapp.com/apps/paste) - [pasteapp/paste-mcp](https://github.com/pasteapp/paste-mcp) ## Related - [Maccy](https://bundl.run/apps/maccy) - [Stats](https://bundl.run/apps/stats) - [SuperWhisper](https://bundl.run/apps/superwhisper) - [MacWhisper](https://bundl.run/apps/macwhisper) - [HyperWhisper](https://bundl.run/apps/hyperwhisper) - [Aqua Voice](https://bundl.run/apps/aqua-voice) - [Paste vs Maccy](https://bundl.run/compare/maccy-vs-paste) - [Paste vs CopyQ](https://bundl.run/compare/paste-vs-copyq) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://bundl.run/#organization", "name": "Bundl.run", "url": "https://bundl.run", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://bundl.run/og-image.png", "width": 1200, "height": 630 }, "description": "The Ninite for Mac. 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