Quip Unveils Innovative Clipboard Management App for Apple Users

On July 21, 2025, the developers of Unite, an app known for customized web app management on macOS, launched Quip, a smart clipboard management application designed specifically for the Apple ecosystem, including iOS and macOS. Quip aims to enhance user productivity by offering a range of features that provide greater control over clipboard management compared to traditional clipboard functionalities.

Quip operates as a non-intrusive application, residing in the menu bar on Mac and featuring a dedicated keyboard on iOS. The app maintains a universal clipboard history that syncs across devices, allowing users to search through their clipboard history and customize storage settings such as the duration for which items are kept and the maximum number of items stored. Users can filter clipboard items based on text, links, images, code, files, and recency, while also creating collections for easier access.

Binyamin Goldman, the app's developer, emphasized the app's privacy features, stating that Quip is designed to ignore sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details by default. Users can further customize these settings to exclude certain applications and keywords from their clipboard history. This focus on user privacy aligns with increasing concerns over data security in digital applications.

One of Quip's standout features is the 'supershortcut,' which allows users to create short phrases for text expansion. For example, users can set a trigger keyword like 'addr' to quickly paste their address. This feature is not limited to text; it can also be applied to links and code snippets. Furthermore, Quip facilitates content capture from presentations, videos, and PDFs through designated trigger shortcuts.

The app also supports Apple's continuity camera feature, enabling users to seamlessly transfer sketches, documents, or photos from their iPhone to Mac. Goldman highlighted that Quip utilizes older Apple Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities for intelligent features, with plans to transition to Apple’s offline AI models later in the year, which will expand its capabilities even further.

Available for a two-week free trial, Quip can be purchased for $14.99 annually, or users can opt for a standalone Mac license priced at $19.99. As digital clipboard management becomes increasingly relevant in both personal and professional contexts, Quip positions itself as a critical tool for enhancing productivity and data management across Apple devices.

In summary, Quip represents a significant advancement in clipboard management technology tailored for Apple users, combining productivity enhancements with robust privacy features. Its user-friendly interface and innovative functionalities suggest a positive reception among the growing number of users relying on digital solutions to streamline their workflows.