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An open-source clipboard manager for Windows and macOS that keeps searchable history of text, images, links, colors, and files.

Open-source alternative to:PasteWindows Clipboard History

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What is it?

vPaste is a visual clipboard manager for Windows and macOS. It records supported clipboard content as cards that show the copy time and source app, so you can search, preview, and paste earlier items. Supported types include text with rich formatting, images, links with optional page titles and previews, colors that can be converted between HEX, RGB, and HSL, and single files, folders, or multi-file records.

The panel opens with a keyboard shortcut (Alt + V on Windows, Option + V on macOS). A paste queue lets you copy several items in sequence and paste them back in order, and plain-text paste is available with Shift + Enter. Favorites, tags, custom tabs, and filters by content type, source app, or date help organize larger histories.

History is stored locally and there is no account requirement or cloud upload. Users can exclude source apps, pause recording, choose the storage folder, and export or import archives manually between Windows and macOS. The app is built with Tauri 2, Rust, and React with TypeScript, and is licensed under GPL-3.0-only.

Key features

  • 01Records text, images, links, colors, and files as searchable cards with source app and copy time.
  • 02Opens history with a global shortcut and pastes the selected card with Enter.
  • 03Paste queue pastes several copied items in order.
  • 04Supports plain-text paste and drag and drop into compatible apps.
  • 05Favorites, tags, custom tabs, and filters by type, app, or date.
  • 06Stores history locally with no account or cloud sync.

Use cases

  • Recovering a snippet or link copied earlier in the day.
  • Filling several form fields in sequence using the paste queue.
  • Collecting colors and converting their HEX, RGB, and HSL values.
  • Moving clipboard history between a Windows PC and a Mac by manual export and import.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/Loxonl/vPaste-desktop.git
  2. 2

    Enter the project folder

    cd vPaste-desktop
  3. 3

    Install dependencies

    npm ci
  4. 4

    Run the desktop app in development mode

    npm run dev:debug

Things to know

  • Supports only Windows and macOS; there is no official Linux package.
  • Building from source requires Rust and the Tauri platform prerequisites.
  • Automatic pasting on macOS requires granting Accessibility permission.

Topics

#clipboard#clipboard-history#productivity#local-first#tauri#rust#windows#macos#clipboard-management#clipboard-manager

FAQ

What is vPaste-desktop?
An open-source clipboard manager for Windows and macOS that keeps searchable history of text, images, links, colors, and files. vPaste is a visual clipboard manager for Windows and macOS. It records supported clipboard content as cards that show the copy time and source app, so you can search, preview, and paste earlier items. Supported types include text with rich formatting, images, links with optional page titles and previews, colors that can be converted between HEX, RGB, and HSL, and single files, folders, or multi-file records.
Is vPaste-desktop free to use? What license does it have?
vPaste-desktop is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is vPaste-desktop still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to vPaste-desktop was on Oct 22, 2026.
What can I use vPaste-desktop for?
Recovering a snippet or link copied earlier in the day. Filling several form fields in sequence using the paste queue. Collecting colors and converting their HEX, RGB, and HSL values. Moving clipboard history between a Windows PC and a Mac by manual export and import.
How do I install vPaste-desktop?
Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Loxonl/vPaste-desktop.git Enter the project folder: cd vPaste-desktop Install dependencies: npm ci Run the desktop app in development mode: npm run dev:debug
Where can I get vPaste-desktop?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Loxonl/vPaste-desktop

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