Ultra-fast, clipboard-first screenshots for developers on macOS.
Capture any region in milliseconds, copy it directly to your clipboard, and keep coding.
The easiest way! Get the signed, notarized version with automatic updates directly from Apple.
Support the development — if you find PastScreen useful, the App Store version helps keep the project alive.
PastScreen is 100% open source! If you prefer to build it yourself:
git clone https://github.com/augiefra/PastScreen.git
cd PastScreen
open PastScreen.xcodeprojThen build and run (Cmd + R) or Archive for Release.
- Default: Screenshots are copied as image only to the clipboard
- Works reliably with AI agents (Zed AI, ChatGPT, Claude), browsers, and all apps
- No more inconsistent paste results!
- Go to Settings > Apps to customize clipboard format per application
- Set an app to "Path" mode if you need the file path instead (useful for terminals)
- Larger Settings window with better scrolling
- Cleaner, simplified Apps settings tab
- Instant clipboard: Every capture is immediately copied as an image, ready to paste anywhere.
- Smart app overrides: Force "Path" mode for terminals, "Image" mode for everything else.
- Menu bar native: Clean macOS menu-bar app with global hotkey (⌥⌘S) and optional Dock icon.
- Liquid Glass overlay: Custom selection window with translucent HUD styling.
- Apple-native notifications: Banners with Finder reveal after each capture.
- Shortcuts & Siri ready: Capture via App Intents, Automation and Spotlight.
- Swift 5.9, AppKit + SwiftUI hybrid UI
- ScreenCaptureKit for safe, high-quality captures
- TipKit & AppIntents (macOS 14+)
- Localization: 🇬🇧 en, 🇫🇷 fr, 🇪🇸 es, 🇩🇪 de, 🇮🇹 it
| Permission | Usage |
|---|---|
| Screen Recording | Required for ScreenCaptureKit to capture pixels |
| Accessibility | Needed for the global ⌥⌘S hotkey |
| Notifications | Banners + Finder reveal after each capture |
Privacy: PastScreen never uploads or transmits captures. All operations run locally.
- Active development:
PastScreen-dev - Public releases:
PastScreen
Built by @augiefra for developers who need instant, reliable screenshots.
Licensed under the MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute.
Contributions welcome! File issues, discuss ideas, or open PRs.
Enjoy lightning-fast screenshots! ⚡️