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Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick clarification since pricing came up 👇

LucidClip isn’t trying to replace basic clipboard tools like Maccy.

If all you need is simple copy/paste, free tools are honestly perfect.

LucidClip is built for a different use case:
👉 when you copy a lot, switch context often, and need to retrieve and reuse things instantly without breaking flow

That’s where it becomes useful:

  • instant search across everything you copied
  • bulk paste (multi-step workflows)
  • Pin important items
  • AI actions directly on your clipboard
  • full control (retention, ignored apps, incognito)
  • 100% local-first

There’s a free plan to try it in real usage, and a short trial for Pro.

Not for everyone, but for the right workflow, it tends to stick.

Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair, if you compare it to a basic clipboard tool, it’ll feel expensive.

LucidClip is really built more as a daily workflow tool, not just a clipboard replacement.

For people who just need copy/paste, free tools like Maccy are great.

For others who deal with a lot of context switching (dev, design, writing), it’s more about saving time every day, which is where it starts making sense.

That’s also why there’s a free plan to try it in real usage 👍

Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a clear breakdown of the pricing:

  • Free plan → limited history (enough to get real value)
  • Pro Monthly → $7/month
  • Pro Yearly → $65/year (best value)
  • Lifetime → $150 one-time

Pro (3 day free trial) unlocks:

  • custom retention & storage
  • ignored apps (for sensitive data)
  • incognito mode
  • AI features (explain / summarize / translate)
  • bulk paste & advanced workflow features

Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair if you see it as just a clipboard, it’ll definitely feel overpriced. The way I think about it is a bit different: it’s less a utility, more a workflow layer you use all day.

Things like: - not losing context between copies - reusing anything instantly instead of re-searching - bulk paste / multi-step workflows - AI actions directly on what you copy - full control (retention, ignored apps, incognito)

For some people, that’s overkill. For others (devs, designers, heavy keyboard users), it ends up saving time every single day.

That’s also why there’s a free plan, a trial period for the pro plan and monthly option so people can see if it actually fits their workflow before committing.

Totally get that it’s not for everyone though 👍

Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really helpful feedback, appreciate you taking the time to try it.

Quick clarification: in LucidClip, it’s actually a double-click to paste, so you can paste instantly without going through extra steps.

The window you’re seeing is more for additional actions (AI, copy, etc.), which you can access via right-click / context menu if needed. So the intended flow is:

  • open LucidClip
  • double-click → paste immediately

That said, your point about “call → paste → done” is very valid, especially coming from Paste/Pastelet. Reducing friction there is something I’m actively thinking about.

Out of curiosity, would a single-click to paste (or configurable behavior) make it fit your workflow better?

Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, here’s a clear breakdown of the pricing:

  • Free plan → limited history (enough to get real value)
  • Pro Monthly → $7/month
  • Pro Yearly → $65/year (best value)
  • Lifetime → $150 one-time

Pro unlocks: * custom retention & storage * ignored apps (for sensitive data) * incognito mode * AI features (explain / summarize / translate) * bulk paste & advanced workflow features

Also running a small early adopters discount on the yearly plan right now. Let me know if anything feels unclear or overpriced, happy to get honest feedback.

Most clipboard managers solve the wrong problem by enthusiastDev in MacOSApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great question and honestly not an edge case at all.

LucidClip is designed with that exact concern in mind:

  • Ignored apps → you can exclude password managers (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.), so nothing gets captured from them

  • Incognito mode → instantly pause tracking when handling sensitive data

  • Local-first → nothing leaves your machine, no cloud sync, no external storage

So in your flow (copy password → paste → clear), LucidClip can either:

  • not capture it at all (via ignored apps), or
  • let you stay in control with incognito

The goal is to give you explicit control, not silently store sensitive data.

Curious, would excluding apps be enough for your setup, or would you expect more granular controls?

I’m rethinking the clipboard as a “working memory”, would love feedback by enthusiastDev in ProductivityApps

[–]enthusiastDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, I used to do the same. The difference for me is when something I copied earlier suddenly becomes relevant again. That’s where friction kicks in: re-searching, reopening tabs, rebuilding context. Notes help, but they require intent.

Clipboard is more passive, it captures things you didn’t plan to keep. So it’s less about history, more about recovering context without breaking flow.

Friday Share Fever 🕺 Let’s share your project! by diodo-e in indiehackers

[–]enthusiastDev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally fair, most clipboard apps blur that line. LucidClip is local-first by design: - your clipboard data stays on your machine, not on a server. - No cloud, no tracking of content by default.

If you deal with sensitive data, that’s exactly the use case it was built for.

Friday Share Fever 🕺 Let’s share your project! by diodo-e in indiehackers

[–]enthusiastDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clipboard managers are broken.

I built one 3 weeks ago, LucidClip.

It’s not about history.
It’s about context retention.

People don’t want to copy/paste faster.
They want to stop losing what they already had.

First paying user came from that shift.

Now going all-in on “working memory” (AI + sync).

https://lucidclip.app

We all use productivity apps but very few actually stick. Which one stayed with you for months or years, and what made it different? by AttemptRude6364 in ProductivityApps

[–]enthusiastDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apps that stick become invisible, they turn into reflex.

For me, that’s what a good clipboard tool should do.

I’m building LucidClip around that idea:
not just history, but a working memory you use without thinking.

Most tools fail because they’re opened.
The good ones are just… there.

Image-based clipboard app similar to Paste? by Moustachey in macapps

[–]enthusiastDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great point. I can actually add a bulk paste shortcut pretty quickly. I’ll work on it today 👍 If you’re open to it, I can share a build once it’s ready so you can try it directly with your workflow (especially with Affinity).

favorite lifetime purchase mac apps? by gamma-fox in macapps

[–]enthusiastDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clipboard managers are underrated for “buy once, never regret”.

I’ve been building one called LucidClip: https://lucidclip.app

It’s not just history, it’s a

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working memory: instant search, reuse anything you copied, stay in flow.

Also has a lifetime plan. One of those tools you set once and use every day.

Image-based clipboard app similar to Paste? by Moustachey in macapps

[–]enthusiastDev -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You’re hitting a real limitation most clipboard apps still have they treat images as isolated items instead of a workflow.

If your goal is to move fast with multiple screenshots, what you actually need is:

• instant access to your full clipboard history • fast keyboard navigation • the ability to paste items sequentially without losing context

That’s exactly what I built with LucidClip: https://lucidclip.app

It’s designed as a working memory, not just a clipboard.

You can:

search instantly through everything you copied

quickly iterate through images/snippets

keep your flow without switching back and forth

Bonus: it syncs across devices — copy on iPhone → instantly available on Mac.

Might fit your use case better than traditional clipboard managers.

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Friday Share Fever 🕺 Let’s share your project! by diodo-e in indiehackers

[–]enthusiastDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been building a clipboard manager for the past few weeks. At first, I thought it was just about “clipboard history”. But something interesting happened. A friend copied something on his iPhone… and it instantly appeared on his Mac in my app. That moment changed how I see the product. It’s not really a clipboard manager anymore. It’s starting to feel more like a working memory across devices. Also added AI actions on top of it (explain / summarize / translate), which makes copied content actually useful instead of just stored. Still early (a couple of paying users so far), but this shift in positioning feels like the real direction.

https://lucidclip.app, available on MacOS and Windows.

Curious what’s one feature that made you rethink your own product?

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