Low overhead by default
Rust-native runtime with a focused feature set keeps launch and search latency low.
Local-first clipboard memory
yanklog for Linux and macOS
Clipboard history that stays on your machine.
yanklog captures what you copy, helps you find it fast, and keeps it private by default. No sync server, no account, no clutter.
Built for practical workflows
Open quickly, search instantly, paste confidently. yanklog stays lightweight so it can run in the background without getting in your way.
macOS install
Now on the Mac App Store
Free macOS app with App Store-managed updates. Requires macOS 13 or later.
Prefer Linux, scripted setup, or the direct macOS build? Use the hosted installers.
curl -fsSL https://downloads.yanklog.com/install.sh | sh curl -fsSL https://downloads.yanklog.com/install-macos.sh | sh See yanklog in use
A quick look at the menu bar app, searchable history, Quick Pick, settings, and privacy controls.
Core capabilities
Designed with a clear bias: fast retrieval, private storage, and keyboard-oriented control.
Encrypted local storage
Clipboard history is stored locally with SQLCipher-backed encryption at rest.
Pause monitoring instantly
Pause collection when working with sensitive content, then resume when ready.
Quick Picker workflow
Use `yanklog --pick` for a compact, keyboard-first chooser from anywhere.
Desktop-native behavior
Linux uses AppImage and desktop integration; macOS uses a signed app bundle with menu bar controls.
Straightforward updates
Use Mac App Store updates on macOS App Store installs, or the in-app/direct updater on script installs.
Security posture
yanklog intentionally uses a simple trust model: local-only data, encryption at rest, and explicit user controls.
Local-only design
Your clipboard history remains on your machine and is never uploaded.
Encrypted history
The history database uses SQLCipher. Keys are generated locally and stored with restrictive permissions.
Install and update
On macOS, install from the Mac App Store for the simplest setup and App Store-managed updates. Linux and direct macOS installs remain available through the hosted scripts.
Mac App Store (Recommended for macOS)
Install the free macOS app from Apple. Updates are delivered by the Mac App Store.
Direct installers
Use the hosted installer for Linux, scripted setup, or the direct macOS build.
# Linux curl -fsSL https://downloads.yanklog.com/install.sh | sh # macOS curl -fsSL https://downloads.yanklog.com/install-macos.sh | sh Need full commands for architecture pinning, version pinning, updating, or uninstalling? See installation docs.