Pasteboard Viewer
MacInspect and manage Mac clipboard history with precision
Overview
Pasteboard Viewer is a lightweight developer utility for Mac that lets you inspect clipboard content in detail—including text, images, files, and rich media. It displays historical entries, so you can revisit past copies without re-copying. Developers use it to verify clipboard data formats (plain text, HTML, custom UTIs) and troubleshoot data transfer issues between apps. It runs in the menu bar for quick access, with options to pin important entries or clear history. Ideal for daily users handling multiple clipboard items, it simplifies managing and analyzing clipboard content efficiently.
Key Features
- Inspect detailed clipboard content (text, images, files, media)
- View and revisit clipboard history entries
- Verify data formats (UTIs, plain text, HTML)
- Menu bar integration for instant access
- Pin entries or clear clipboard history
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Lightweight and non-intrusive to system performance
- ⊕ Detailed format inspection for developer troubleshooting
- ⊕ Menu bar presence for quick clipboard management
Cons
- ⊖ No cloud sync for cross-device clipboard access
- ⊖ Lacks advanced editing options for clipboard entries