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PasteItAll
FAQ

Clear answers about intentional saving, the free limit, requirements, keyboard retrieval, Spotlight, and private iCloud.

Jack Dai · Independent developer of PasteItAllUpdated July 30, 2026For PasteItAll 0.3

Short answer

PasteItAll is an intentional content library for Mac: you choose what to save, then retrieve it through search, structure, and keyboard-first system entry points.

Product basics

Is PasteItAll a clipboard history manager?
It is built for reusable content. It saves only text, links, images, and files that you deliberately submit. It does not automatically record clipboard history or poll the clipboard in the background.
What should I save in it?
Release copy, reusable replies, product links, images, configuration snippets, and files you need repeatedly. Projects and tags give these items a durable structure.
Which Macs are supported?
The current version requires macOS 15.0 or later and supports English and Simplified Chinese.

Retrieval

What is Quick Picker?
Press ⌃⌥Space by default. Search, move with the arrow keys, press Space to preview, Return to use, ⌘Return to copy only, and Esc to close.
How do I save the current clipboard?
Press ⌃⌥S by default or explicitly choose “Save current clipboard” from the menu bar. Each read follows a user action.
Do Spotlight and “Insert from PasteItAll…” work everywhere?
Spotlight can be controlled per item. macOS Services depend on each host app’s placement and supported data types, so compatibility is verified per host.

Privacy and sync

Is content uploaded to the developer?
PasteItAll is local-first, requires no PasteItAll account, and does not send saved content to an operator server.
Can I sync across Macs?
Pro users can opt into Apple’s private iCloud path: structured data uses the private CloudKit database and files use iCloud Documents. Local use remains available with sync off.
Do diagnostics include content?
Diagnostics are designed to exclude body text, URL query parameters, file contents, filenames, tags, and image data.

Plans

What is the free limit?
The free version saves up to 7 items. Pro removes the limit and includes optional private iCloud sync. Current purchase options are shown in the App Store.

Start with 7 useful items.

Available for macOS 15 or later.

View on the Mac App Store

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