How do I install Paste?

Paste is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @pasteapp/mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Paste safe to use?

Paste scored 5.2/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 3 high or critical findings to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What AI apps work with Paste?

Paste uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Paste MCP Server

by Pasteapp

Developer ToolsModerate5.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Give AI tools access to your Mac clipboard history and pinboards from Paste. Runs locally.

About

Give AI tools access to your Mac clipboard history and pinboards from Paste. Runs locally.

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

This is a well-architected local MCP server for Paste clipboard management with strong OAuth security practices. The code implements proper PKCE flow, state validation, loopback HTTP URL guards, and secure token storage. Permissions are appropriately scoped to the server's purpose (local clipboard access via Paste app, no external data exfiltration). Minor code quality observations around error handling and input validation do not materially impact security posture. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

7 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-pasteapp-paste": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pasteapp/mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

Paste MCP

Local MCP server for Paste. Give Claude, Codex, Cursor, and other AI tools access to your Mac's clipboard history and pinboards — without anything leaving your device.

Your assistant can search your clipboard items, pull one into context, or save its output to a pinboard.

Install

Use add-mcp to connect Paste to all your installed AI apps:

npx add-mcp @pasteapp/mcp

The first time an app uses Paste, it'll ask you to authenticate and allow access.

Alternatively, connect Paste to each app manually:

Claude Code

claude mcp add paste -- npx -y @pasteapp/mcp

Codex

codex mcp add paste -- npx -y @pasteapp/mcp

Cursor

VS Code

Connect from Paste

You can also connect any app right inside Paste. Open Settings → MCP & AI Tools, click Connect AI Tool, and choose your app — Paste does the rest.

Connecting an AI tool from Paste's MCP & AI Tools settings

Privacy

Paste MCP runs locally on your Mac. Your clipboard items only go to the AI apps you approve. You can revoke access anytime.

Troubleshooting

The AI tool says Paste isn't available. Make sure Paste is running and MCP is enabled in Settings → MCP & AI Tools.

Tools don't show up after connecting. Fully quit and reopen your AI app so it relaunches the server.

npx errors or "command not found". Confirm Node.js 18+ is installed: node --version.

Requirements

macOS with Paste 6.6+, and MCP enabled in Settings → MCP & AI Tools
Node.js 18+

Contributing

Issues and pull requests welcome — see the issue tracker.

License

MIT © Paste Team ApS

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How to Install

Documentation

Paste MCP

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VS Code

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