Free session clipboard history for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs with macOS 13+. Search, pin and annotate supported items in StashPaste Light.
Keep the convenience of clipboard history without a permanent archive. Light remembers while it runs and discards the session when you quit.
The familiar StashPaste approach, designed around the work you are doing now.
Keep recent clipboard items close while Light is running. Closing the panel leaves your session intact.
Light does not intentionally persist clipboard history as a database on disk. Sparkle update checks include a random installation ID for aggregate usage statistics.
Find items with search and filters. Pin, annotate and hide records, with Simple and Advanced views to suit your workflow.
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StashPaste Light provides a temporary clipboard history for macOS 13+ that lives only while the app runs.
- for
- Mac users who need session-only clipboard history without persistent storage.
- pricing
- free
Key features
6 features of StashPaste Light
- Session-only history — Keeps clipboard items only for the current run and discards them when you quit.
- Search & filter — Find past items quickly using built-in search and filter options.
- Pin, annotate, hide — Mark important entries, add notes, or hide items in simple or advanced views.
- No persistent storage — Does not write clipboard data to disk, ensuring privacy.
- Homebrew install — Install via `brew install --cask stashpaste/tap/light` for easy updates.
- Automatic update checks — Uses Sparkle to check for updates, sending only a random installation ID.
Use cases
- Temporarily store copied code snippets while working on a single task.
- Search recent URLs or text fragments without leaving a permanent record.
- Pin frequently used pieces of text during a coding session and discard them afterward.
StashPaste Light FAQ
Does StashPaste Light store clipboard data on disk?+
No, it only keeps history in local memory for the running session and discards it on quit.
Is a license key or registration required?+
No, the free edition works without any registration or license key.
Which macOS versions are supported?+
It runs on macOS 13 or later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How can I install StashPaste Light?+
Download from the website or install via Homebrew with `brew install --cask stashpaste/tap/light`.
Does the app collect usage data?+
Analytics are on by default for download and visit tracking, but you can disable them in the settings.
Summarized by DevHunt from stashpaste.com · Nov 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
