Learn Deck
Official Deck guides from quick start to advanced workflow, privacy, LAN sharing, and automation.
Quick Start
Install Deck
Download the DMG file and drag Deck to your Applications folder.
Grant Permissions
Allow Accessibility permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security (and Input Monitoring if prompted).
Open Deck
Press ⌘ + P to open the Deck panel from anywhere.
Start Copying
Everything you copy will be saved automatically. Search and paste anytime.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master all keyboard shortcuts for lightning-fast workflow.
- ⌘P — Open Deck panel
- ⌥Q — Toggle Queue Mode
- ⌘⇧V — Paste next item in Queue Mode
- ↑ / ↓ — Navigate items
- Enter — Paste selected item
- Shift + Enter — Paste as plain text
- ⌘ + Number — Quick paste (1-9)
- Delete — Delete selected item
- Esc — Close panel
Search & Recall
Find copied content with keyword, regex, type filters, and semantic matching.
- Use keyword search for exact text
- Use regex for structured patterns like codes or IDs
- Filter by type: text, image, file, link, color
- Add source app context like "from Safari" or "from VS Code"
- Use semantic matching when you only remember rough meaning
Settings & Workflow
Tune Deck around your real daily workflow.
- Set global panel shortcut (default ⌘P)
- Configure history retention and auto-cleanup
- Adjust queue mode and paste behavior
- Set app exclusion list and sensitive-window rules
- Enable context-aware ordering and smart rules
- Configure quick paste modifier and menu bar behavior
Privacy & Security
Protect sensitive clipboard data with local-first controls.
- All history is stored locally on your Mac
- Enable Touch ID protection for sensitive clips
- Enable AES-GCM encryption for protected entries
- Auto-detect and skip password manager windows
- No telemetry, analytics, or third-party tracking SDKs
LAN Sharing
Share clipboard items across devices on your local network.
- Enable LAN P2P sharing in settings
- Devices must be on the same local network
- Use TOTP verification for secure pairing
- Share single items or whole groups
- No cloud account required, transfer is end-to-end encrypted
Automation & Extensions
Extend Deck with shortcuts, scripts, and CLI bridge.
- Use macOS Shortcuts to read or search clipboard history
- Build processing flows with JavaScript/AppleScript plugins
- Trigger local workflows through CLI Bridge
- Combine with migration/export for backup workflows
- Integrate with your local tools and Orbit workflow
FAQ
Does Deck work on Intel Macs?
Yes! Deck is a Universal Binary that runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Is my clipboard data sent to the cloud?
No. All data is stored locally on your Mac. Nothing is ever uploaded to any server.
Can I sync clipboard between Macs?
Yes, using the P2P network sharing feature. Both Macs need to be on the same local network.
How do I exclude sensitive apps?
Go to Preferences > Privacy and add apps to the exclusion list. Deck will skip recording from those apps.
What happens if I reach the history limit?
Oldest items are automatically removed when the limit is reached. Pinned items are never deleted.