Deck: A Modern, Privacy-First Clipboard Manager for macOS

Introduction

Deck is a modern, native, and privacy-first clipboard manager meticulously crafted for macOS. Developed with Swift, it offers an extensive array of features designed to boost productivity while prioritizing user data security. Deck goes beyond basic clipboard history, providing intelligent tools like semantic search, automated workflows, and robust privacy protections, ensuring your copied content is both accessible and secure on your Mac.

Installation

Temporary notice: Please do not download or update Deck right now. If your current installed version still works, keep using it and do not use in-app auto update until further notice.

Homebrew

To install Deck using Homebrew, open your terminal and run the following commands:

brew tap yuzeguitarist/deck
export HOMEBREW_CASK_OPTS="--no-quarantine"
brew install --cask deckclip

The HOMEBREW_CASK_OPTS="--no-quarantine" command is necessary to disable macOS quarantine for the Homebrew cask install, as Deck is not yet notarized by Apple.

Manual Installation

Download the latest .dmg file from the Releases page.
Drag Deck.app into your Applications folder.
Grant Accessibility (and Input Monitoring if prompted) in System Settings ? Privacy & Security.

First Launch Considerations

Under normal circumstances, macOS may display a warning: "Deck" can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software." This occurs because the app is not notarized via Apple's paid Developer Program. However, the app is source-available and safe to use. You can typically resolve this by navigating to System Settings ? Privacy & Security, finding the blocked message for Deck, and clicking Open Anyway.

Temporary exception: Due to a current packaging issue, new downloads or updates may still fail. If your existing installed copy is working, please continue using it as-is and do not use in-app auto update for now.

Examples

Quick Start

Launch Deck.
Press Cmd + P to open the panel.
Use arrow keys to navigate through your clipboard history.
Press Enter to paste the selected item.

Default Shortcuts

Cmd + P: Open Deck
Enter: Paste selected item
Shift + Enter: Paste as plain text
Cmd + Number: Quick paste (1–9)
Option + Q: Toggle queue mode
Space: Toggle preview
Esc: Close Deck

You can start typing immediately after opening the panel to search your clipboard history. More shortcuts and a Vim mode are available in the Settings.

Why Use Deck?

Deck stands out as a powerful clipboard manager due to its unique blend of advanced features and a strong commitment to privacy:

Unparalleled Privacy & Security: Deck is built on a local-first principle, meaning your data remains on your Mac by default. It includes Touch ID/Face ID unlock, sensitive data filtering (e.g., bank card numbers), window-aware protection for sensitive fields, clipboard steganography, and screen share detection to hide the panel.
Intelligent Features: Leverage on-device semantic search powered by NLEmbedding, Smart Rules for automated workflows with JavaScript plugins, and OCR to extract text from images. The Cursor Assistant provides context-aware suggestions, while the Template Library saves reusable snippets.
Comprehensive Text Transformations: Perform JSON format/minify, Base64 encoding/decoding, URL encoding/decoding, case conversion, timestamp parsing, MD5 hash, line sorting, and more, all within the app.
Developer-Friendly Integrations: Features like IDE Source Anchor (capturing file path and line number from VS Code, Xcode, JetBrains) and Figma Detection streamline developer workflows.
Enhanced Workflow: Utilize Queue mode for sequential pasting, a keyboard-first design with optional Vim mode, typing paste, Siri Shortcuts for automation, and a CLI Bridge for external integrations.

Deck offers a robust and secure solution for managing your clipboard, making it an essential tool for macOS users seeking productivity and peace of mind.