Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete reference for all Superclip keyboard shortcuts.
Superclip is designed for keyboard-first workflows. Here's a complete reference of all available shortcuts.
Global Hotkeys
These work from any app, at any time:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd+Shift+A | Open clipboard history drawer |
| Cmd+C | Copy to clipboard (standard macOS) |
| Cmd+Shift+C | Copy and add to paste stack |
| Cmd+V | Paste (auto-advances paste stack if active) |
Navigation
These work when the Superclip drawer is open:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Up Arrow / Down Arrow | Navigate through clipboard items |
| Left Arrow / Right Arrow | Navigate within an item |
| Cmd+Left Arrow / Cmd+Right Arrow | Switch between pinboards |
| Enter | Select and copy highlighted item |
| Space | Preview selected item |
| Hold Space | Open item in rich text editor |
Actions
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Backspace / Delete | Delete selected item |
| Cmd+Z | Undo last deletion (~30s window) |
Search
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Start typing | Enter search mode and filter history |
| Esc | Clear search / close drawer |
Tips
- Quick paste — open the drawer with
Cmd+Shift+A, arrow to the item you want, pressEnterto copy, thenCmd+Vto paste. - Bulk operations — use
Cmd+Shift+Cto load up a paste stack, thenCmd+Vrepeatedly in the target app. - Preview before pasting — tap
Spaceon any item to see a full preview before committing.