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Raycast’s clipboard history is handy, but some people want a dedicated, independent clipboard manager. Here is how to move to Maccy — and keep Raycast for everything it does best.
Quick take: you do not have to choose. Many people keep Raycast as their launcher and add Maccy app as a dedicated clipboard manager. Maccy is free, focused, and not tied to a larger app.
Why move clipboard duties to Maccy
- Dedicated & independent: your clipboard is not bound to a launcher you might change later.
- Focused features: pinning, ignore lists, plain-text paste, retention control — all clipboard-first.
- Open source & private: local storage, auditable code (security review).
- Always free: no plan tiers involved.
For the side-by-side, see Maccy vs Raycast clipboard.
You can keep Raycast
This is not an either/or. Raycast remains excellent for launching apps, window management, and extensions. A common, happy setup is Raycast for launching + Maccy Mac for the clipboard — they do not conflict.
How to switch, step by step
- Install Maccy and grant Accessibility (install and configure).
- Re-copy and pin any snippets you kept in Raycast’s history; clipboard history does not transfer between apps (migrating history).
- Avoid a hotkey clash. If Raycast also has a clipboard shortcut, either disable Raycast’s clipboard history or give the two different hotkeys. Set Maccy to ⌘⇧C.
- Decide on overlap. Turn off Raycast’s clipboard history if you want Maccy to own that job cleanly, or leave both if you prefer.
After the switch
Within a day the ⌘⇧C reflex sets in. You keep Raycast’s launcher power and gain a dedicated, private clipboard. Explore all Maccy features or download Maccy free.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Maccy instead of Raycast’s clipboard?
Use Maccy if you want a dedicated, independent, open-source clipboard with focused features like pinning and ignore lists. You can keep Raycast as your launcher — the two run together without conflict.
Will Maccy conflict with Raycast?
Only if they share a hotkey. Give them different shortcuts (set Maccy to Command-Shift-C), and optionally disable Raycast’s clipboard history so Maccy owns that role cleanly.