Recently, I discovered a clipboard tool for macOS on GitHub called "Maccy". The reason for recommending it is because of its features: open source, native, and lightweight.
Installation#
HomeBrew#
The most recommended way is to install it through HomeBrew. Simply use the brew command to install and update:
brew install maccy
Official Website/Apple Store#
The official website of "Maccy" is https://maccy.app. On the official website, you can purchase the app at any price, whether it's free or to support the developer. "Maccy" is also available on the Apple Store for 68¥.
Open Source + Lightweight + Native#
On the GitHub page of "Maccy", you can see that this project is developed using Swift and has a minimum system requirement of macOS Mojave 10.14.
In terms of system resource usage, "Maccy" is lightweight, thanks to its native development in Swift, which ensures low CPU and memory usage.
In terms of functionality, "Maccy" has all the basic features such as search, pinning individual records, and pasting without formatting, making it a comprehensive tool. It is worth mentioning that the app follows a "keyboard-first" approach, allowing all operations to be performed using keyboard shortcuts, minimizing the need to move the mouse.
User Experience#
For lightweight users, this app is undoubtedly the best choice, with its free and open-source nature, native macOS interface, and sufficient functionality. In my personal usage, I have set it to be activated by a keyboard shortcut while hiding the menu bar icon and bottom menu, resulting in a user experience that closely resembles the native functionality. I highly recommend everyone to give it a try!