How to migrate clipboard history to Maccy

Updated: September 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Switching to Maccy from another clipboard manager — or setting it up on a new Mac — raises one question: can you bring your history with you? Here is the honest answer, and the cleanest path for each case.

The reality: clipboard history rarely transfers between different apps, because each stores data in its own private format. Moving Maccy app history between your own Macs, however, is simple — you copy one folder.

Migrating from another clipboard manager

Apps like Paste, Pastebot, Raycast, Flycut, and CopyClip keep their history in proprietary databases, and none export a format Maccy can import. A literal history transfer is generally not possible — this is a limitation of the ecosystem, not of Maccy specifically.

The practical migration is painless anyway:

1. Install Maccy Mac and let it start capturing new copies (see install and configure).
2. Open your old manager one last time and re-copy the handful of snippets you actually rely on — they land in Maccy instantly.
3. Pin those essentials in Maccy so they are permanent (how to pin).
4. Remove the old app once you are comfortable.

In practice, only a small number of clips are worth keeping; everything else regenerates naturally as you work. For app-specific notes, see switching from Paste, from Raycast, or from Alfred.

Migrating Maccy history to a new Mac

Moving between your own Macs is a true transfer, because the format is identical:

1. Install Maccy on the new Mac and quit it.
2. On the old Mac, copy ~/Library/Application Support/Maccy (use Finder’s Go → Go to Folder).
3. Place that folder at the same path on the new Mac, replacing the empty one.
4. Relaunch Maccy — your full history is there.

Step-by-step with backup tips: how to back up your Maccy clipboard history. You can also download Maccy fresh on the new machine if you have not already.

Keeping pins in sync going forward

To avoid manual moves later, enable iCloud sync so pinned items follow you across Macs automatically. Full history stays per-device; see iCloud sync vs local storage. For a full picture of what the app can do, visit Maccy features or compare Maccy alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import my clipboard history from another app into Maccy?

Generally no. Clipboard managers store history in their own private formats and none export something Maccy can import. The practical migration is to install Maccy, re-copy and pin the few snippets you rely on, then remove the old app.

How do I move Maccy history to a new Mac?

Install Maccy on the new Mac and quit it, then copy ~/Library/Application Support/Maccy from the old Mac to the same path on the new one. Relaunch Maccy and your history is restored.