Low overhead by default
Rust-native runtime with a focused feature set keeps launch and search latency low.
Local clipboard history
Native desktop app for macOS and Linux
Search what you copied without sending it anywhere.
yanklog keeps a private, searchable record of clipboard entries on your machine. It is built for people who copy commands, URLs, notes, and snippets all day and need fast recall without cloud sync.
- Platforms
- macOS 13+, Linux
- Storage
- Encrypted local DB
- Network
- Downloads only
yanklog
Clipboard history, kept local.
Linux
curl -fsSLO https://downloads.yanklog.com/install.shSee yanklog in use
A quick look at the menu bar app, searchable history, Quick Pick, settings, and privacy controls.
Core capabilities
A focused clipboard manager should be quick to open, predictable in the background, and explicit about where your data lives.
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 uses a simple trust model: local-only data, encryption at rest, and explicit user controls. The Linux app and shared Rust core are open source under MIT; the macOS app, website, and release infrastructure remain proprietary.
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.
Source boundary
Linux users can audit and build the native app/core. macOS users should evaluate the App Store build as proprietary software.
Install and update
On macOS, install from the Mac App Store for App Store-managed updates. Linux and direct macOS installs remain available through hosted scripts that you can download and inspect before running.
Mac App Store (Recommended for macOS)
Install the free macOS app from Apple. Updates are delivered by the Mac App Store.
Linux manual installer
Download the installer, inspect it, then run it. Add --no-path-update if you do not want the installer to edit shell startup files.
# Linuxcurl -fsSLO https://downloads.yanklog.com/install.shless install.shsh install.sh --no-path-update# Sourcegit clone https://github.com/thisiseesmaeel/yanklog-linux.git# macOScurl -fsSLO https://downloads.yanklog.com/install-macos.shless install-macos.shsh install-macos.shNeed full commands for architecture pinning, version pinning, updating, or uninstalling? Seeinstallation docs.
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