Copse

Copse: Clipboard manager for macOS that keeps copied items searchable and accessible in an instant.

Copse is a native clipboard manager for macOS that stores everything copied on a Mac and makes it instantly searchable. Users can press a keyboard shortcut in any app to find and paste items, queue up a paste stack, or preview code, images, and colors. The application runs locally on the device with zero cloud storage, no analytics, and no accounts required. It supports text, links, code, images, screenshots, videos, files, emails, and colors, and includes optional on-device AI actions or support for external AI providers. Copse is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99 and works on macOS 15 Sequoia or later.

Copse at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Chrome extension
Pricing: Free for 7 days; $2.99 once for a lifetime license
Released: October 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: copse.mayankbuilds.com

Key features

Search copied items instantly by typing a few letters
Queue items in a paste stack to paste them in order
Preview code with syntax highlighting and line numbers
Search text inside screenshots using built-in Live Text
Copy multiple color formats including HEX, RGB, and CSS
Encrypt sensitive history items with Touch ID
Import history from Maccy and Paste

Use it for

Filling forms by pasting sequential items automatically
Finding previously copied text, code snippets, or links
Converting color formats for design and development work
Running local AI actions on copied text or code

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