A dedicated Library
Keep clipboard search, previews, tags and notes together instead of treating each saved clip as another command result.
Linkhiv vs Raycast Clipboard History
Keep your launcher. Give your clipboard its own workspace. Linkhiv pairs a keyboard-accessible Library with optional Clipboard Island, custom tags and screenshot-folder pickup—so copied material stays ready for your next task.
Compare featuresYour clipboard deserves more than a command
Linkhiv puts your clips, previews and project context in a dedicated app. Open the Library with a shortcut, organize with tags, or drag clips through Clipboard Island. Raycast can remain your launcher; you do not have to replace your wider setup to change how you work with your clipboard.
Drag through the Island
Move files and clips between Clipboard Island and your apps. Switch to the Library when you prefer the keyboard.
Screenshots included
Linkhiv can collect new screenshots from your configured folder without requiring a separate copy action.
Raycast vs Linkhiv: clipboard features
Both cover the basics well. Linkhiv brings a dedicated, visual workflow around the history you use throughout the day.
| Feature | Raycast | Linkhiv V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard access | Clipboard History hotkey. | Clipboard Library shortcut. |
| History search | Search saved entries. | Search saved clips. |
| Type filters | Filter by content type. | Filter by content type. |
| Pinned clips | Pin entries. | Pin important clips. |
| Clipboard Island | Not available. | Optional drag-and-drop interface. |
| Custom tags | Not documented for clipboard entries. | Color-coded project tags. |
| Screenshot history | Folder monitoring not documented. | Collect screenshots from your folder. |
| Image text search | On-device recognition. | On-device text recognition. |
| Sequential paste | Paste Sequentially command. | Select clips and use Paste Queue. |
| Reusable snippets | Save an entry as a snippet. | Give saved text a trigger. |
| History retention | Longer than three months requires Pro. | Configurable retention, including Keep forever. |
A different way to work with your clips
See Clipboard Island alongside the apps you already use. Drag and drop when it is convenient, then return to the Library with your keyboard shortcut.
Use Linkhiv alongside your launcher
A launcher helps you get to commands. Linkhiv helps you work with the text, files and images you have collected. Keep Raycast for your other shortcuts while Linkhiv handles clipboard history, screenshot pickup and project tags.
Give the apps distinct shortcuts. If you do not need two clipboard histories, choose which app should record new copies in its settings.
From scattered copies to project context
A client link, a screenshot and a reply may belong to one task even though they came from different apps. Linkhiv lets you tag those clips, add notes and filter by source app, then preview and reuse the right one.
The Island and Library share that history. Turn the Island off if you prefer a keyboard-only workflow; the Library remains available.
Frequently asked questions
Does Linkhiv replace Raycast?
Linkhiv replaces the clipboard part of your workflow, not Raycast's broader launcher and command features. You can use Linkhiv for clipboard history while keeping Raycast for other tasks.
Why choose Linkhiv for clipboard history?
Choose Linkhiv for a dedicated Library, optional Clipboard Island, custom tags, notes and automatic screenshot-folder pickup. It is designed around finding and reusing the material you work with on your Mac.
Is image text recognition unique to Linkhiv?
No. Both Linkhiv and Raycast support on-device image text recognition. Linkhiv's distinction is the wider Island-and-Library workflow, not an exclusive claim to OCR.
Can I use only Clipboard Library?
Yes. Turn Clipboard Island off and use the Library with your configured keyboard shortcut. You can also use the two views together.