Direct .dmg
The fastest one-off install. Signed and notarised by Apple, so Gatekeeper opens it on first launch with no warnings.
Download disk imageChoose how to install Maccy
Three routes, one identical signed & notarised universal binary.
System requirements
- Operating system
- macOS Sonoma 14 or later
- Architecture
- Universal — Apple silicon (M1–M4) & Intel
- Download size
- About 8 MB
- Current version
- 2.7.3 (released 28 Nov 2025)
- Licence
- MIT — free and open source
- Older macOS
- Legacy builds archived on GitHub releases
From download to first paste in under a minute
Four steps and you are pasting from history.
Open the disk image
Double-click the downloaded .dmg. Because the build is notarised, macOS opens it without the unidentified-developer warning.
Drag into Applications
Drop the Maccy icon into the Applications folder and launch it once. A small icon appears in the menu bar — that is the whole UI footprint.
Approve Accessibility access
macOS asks once for Accessibility permission so Maccy can paste into the frontmost app. Approve it in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Press ⌘ ⇧ C
Type a few characters to filter, press Return to paste. Hold ⌥ on Return to paste without formatting.
What’s new
2.7.3
28 Nov 2025
Latest
- Performance. Faster clipboard history search and lower idle memory use.
- Fixes. Stability and reliability fixes across supported macOS versions.
- Compatibility. Tested on the latest macOS as a universal build for Apple silicon and Intel.
See the full history on the GitHub releases page.
Download safely
Only download Maccy from this site, Homebrew, or the official GitHub repository. Every official build is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarised by Apple, so you can verify authenticity through Gatekeeper. Maccy ships with no bundled extras, no analytics SDK, and no installer that touches anything outside the app itself.
Everything stays local on your Mac. Read more about how Maccy handles privacy before you install.
Download questions
Is the Maccy download free?
Yes. Maccy is fully free and open-source under the MIT license. The download has no trial, no paid tier, and no upsell. Whether you grab the .dmg, use Homebrew, or build from source, you get the identical full-featured app at no cost.
Is the Maccy .dmg signed and notarised?
Yes. The official build is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarised by Apple, so Gatekeeper lets it open on first launch without warnings. Only download from this site, Homebrew, or the official GitHub releases to be sure you have a genuine build.
Which macOS version do I need?
Maccy 2.7.3 requires macOS Sonoma 14 or later and runs as a universal binary on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. If you are on an older system, legacy builds for previous macOS versions are archived on GitHub.
Should I download the .dmg or use Homebrew?
Either works and both deliver the same app. The .dmg is the quickest one-off install. Homebrew is better if you already use the terminal, because brew upgrade --cask maccy keeps the app updated alongside your other tools.
How do I update Maccy?
Maccy can update itself from within the app, or you can run brew upgrade --cask maccy if you installed via Homebrew. You can also download the latest .dmg and replace the app in Applications.