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Unclutter

Manage files, notes, clipboard

Unclutter gives you one place on your Mac for copied content, quick notes, and temporary files, especially when you move material between apps throughout the day.

by Unclutter · 98% positive (651)

Get it on Setapp $19.99 on the Mac App Store Developer website ↗
Helps you Keep clipboard history 16 Capture quick notes 27 Access files faster 28 Back up & sync files 20

What you get

Keep your copied content, notes, and working files within reach.

Unclutter gives you a holding place for the things you need while working, so you can avoid scattering temporary files across your desktop. You can drop files, text, and links into one window, then move them between apps when you need them.

You can return to earlier clipboard entries instead of copying the same material again. Your clipboard history survives app restarts and Mac reboots, and you can keep selected clips in a permanent list for reuse. For thoughts and details you don’t want to lose, you can write notes and find them later with full-text search.

You can keep a note or file panel above other windows while you work, hide panels you rarely use, and give more room to the ones you need. If you use Dropbox, you can also keep your Unclutter files and notes available across your Macs.

  • Reuse earlier copies

    You can retrieve previous clipboard entries after restarting your Mac and save frequently reused clips permanently.

  • Find your notes

    You can capture details as notes, then search their full text when you need them again.

  • Reduce desktop clutter

    You can park temporary files in one place instead of creating extra folders or leaving them scattered across your desktop.

  • Keep working material visible

    You can detach a panel and keep it above other windows while you move between apps.

  • Carry notes between Macs

    You can sync your Unclutter files and notes through Dropbox to access them on your other Macs.

Best for

  • You repeatedly paste several pieces of copied content
  • You need a temporary drop area while switching apps
  • You keep quick notes and working files close at hand

Skip it if

You probably don’t need it if your clipboard, existing notes app, and Finder already cover your daily workflow.

Screenshots

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From the developer

Need to copy several things and then be able to paste each of them multiple times? Often forget about something? How about an app which not only enables you to store up dozens of items on the clipboard but also to create and store notes?
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