How-To Guides
Learn how to use SourceBoard with simple step-by-step guides.
General
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Getting Started
Install from the Mac App Store and recover older clipboard items.
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Instant Access
Open history from anywhere with a global hotkey.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate, copy, pin, filter, and clean up from the keyboard.
Clipboard history
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Emails
Recognize email addresses and open them in Mail.
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File Clipboard Items
Capture Finder file copies and restore them from history.
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Filters
Narrow history to Text, Images, Links, Emails, Colors, or Files.
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Links & Colors
Open URLs in your browser and preview color swatches.
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Pinning
Keep reusable snippets pinned at the top of your history.
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Power User Features
Batch select, plain-text paste, and other power tools.
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Search
Find clips with real-time search as you type.
Privacy
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Clear History on Quit or Restart
Optionally wipe unpinned history when quitting or after reboot.
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Ignore Applications
Skip clipboard capture from apps you choose.
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Pause Clipboard Capture
Temporarily stop remembering new copies.
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Privacy & Private Items
Hide sensitive clips and keep history encrypted at rest.
Notepad
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Using Notepad
Write notes with markdown, Quicklinks, and recovery.
Workspaces
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Using Workspaces
Separate histories and notepads by project.
Sync
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iCloud Sync
Sync history and notes across Macs (subscription).
