A developer utility for inspecting system pasteboards (clipboards) on macOS, iOS, and visionOS.
Pasteboard Viewer is a macOS, iOS, and visionOS utility that allows developers to inspect the system pasteboards (clipboards) in real-time. It helps debug and verify that apps are correctly placing data on NSPasteboard or UIPasteboard by previewing text, RTF, images, and other content formats. The tool is designed specifically for development purposes, not as a general clipboard manager for everyday users.
Apple platform developers (macOS, iOS, visionOS) who need to debug clipboard data interactions in their applications, particularly those working with NSPasteboard or UIPasteboard APIs.
Developers choose Pasteboard Viewer for its real-time pasteboard inspection, clean interface that hides obsolete types, and focused feature set tailored specifically for debugging clipboard issues without the bloat of general clipboard managers.
📋 Inspect the system pasteboards on macOS
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Automatically updates to show current pasteboard contents in real-time, which is critical for debugging dynamic clipboard interactions as mentioned in the README.
Displays text, RTF, images, and any content with a Quick Look preview, providing clear visualization of clipboard data for development verification.
Hides obsolete system pasteboard types like CorePasteboardFlavorType, focusing developers on modern equivalents for a clearer debugging experience.
Allows right-clicking or long-tapping to copy pasteboard type identifiers, a feature highlighted in the README for development and API integration.
Includes a 'Stay in Front' option in the Window menu to keep the window always visible, useful during extended debugging sessions.
Limited to macOS, iOS, and visionOS, excluding developers on other operating systems and reducing its utility for cross-platform projects.
The developer has stated no plans to localize the app, which can hinder non-English speaking developers from using it effectively.
The non-App Store version is updated only once a year, as noted in the README, potentially missing timely fixes and features compared to the App Store version.
Lacks command-line interface or scripting capabilities, making it unsuitable for automated testing or integration into development pipelines beyond manual inspection.