The iPhone text selection menu, rebuilt for Mac with 10x more power.

Select text anywhere on Mac and do copy, translations, unit conversions, paste commands, ChatGPT prompts and run unlimited custom workflows directly on your Mac.

macOS 15.0+|Native Swift app|Size <20 MB
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ActionClip helps me fix selected text without leaving my work.

Priya

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I use ActionClip to rewrite snippets right where I am.

Anahad

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The floating actions make small text tasks feel instant.

Cristian

Text selection + smart suggestions

Select text. ActionClip appears with the right action.

ActionClip understands the selected text and surfaces the useful actions first, so the floating menu stays focused.

Pin actions

Keep your daily actions at the front of the widget, so Rewrite, Translate, and Paste are always one click away.

RewriteTranslatePasteOpen link

Enable/Disable actions

Hide unwanted actions and keep the menu focused. Turn actions back on whenever a workflow changes.

SummarizeOffOn
PasteOffOn
Map addressOnOff

Character Count & Word Count

Count words and characters instantly for any selected text, without opening another tool.

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aA8 chars • 1 word
ActionClip appears beside selected text instantly.
aA13 chars • 2 words

Order actions

Drag actions into the sequence that matches your workflow, from quick text fixes to custom paste commands.

RewriteTranslatePaste

3 UI themes

Switch between the original ActionClip widget themes without changing your actions, shortcuts, or saved workflows.

ActionClip
CutCopyPasteSearch
iOS Edit Menu
CutCopyPasteSearch
Native Menu
CutCopyPasteSearch

Group actions

Bundle related actions into clear groups, so AI and writing workflows stay easy to scan.

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Ask AI
Summarize
?Explain
Rewrite
Fix spelling
Make shorter

Custom Actions

Create custom actions for your repeated text work.

Create intelligent actions using simple transformations. Save them once and run them beside selected text whenever the same work comes back.

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AI action builder

Ask ActionClip to build the action for you.

Describe what you want to do with selected text. ActionClip turns it into a saved action with the prompt, inputs, icon, and result behavior ready to review and run anytime.

AI control

Use on-device Apple Intelligence + External AI API keys

Choose on-device Apple Intelligence for local AI actions, or connect external providers with your own API keys when a workflow needs cloud models.

Apple Intelligence

Use local AI actions for rewriting, grammar, and summaries when the Mac supports Apple Intelligence.

  • No external provider fallback
  • Selected text stays on device
  • Good default for privacy-sensitive text
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External AI providers

Use OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or another configured provider for workflows that need cloud models.

  • User-controlled online actions toggle
  • Bring your own API key
  • Best for advanced custom prompts

Free to try

Free Download for Mac

30 actions per day. Upgrade when you are ready.

Lifetime Pricing

Pay once. Use ActionClip forever.

Individual

Pay once. Use ActionClip forever on 1 Mac.

$19$4lifetime
  • All built-in and custom actions
  • Lifetime app access
  • Lifetime updates
  • Use on 1 Mac
  • No subscription
  • 30-day no-questions-asked refund
Get Individual

Pay once. No subscription.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is ActionClip different from other tools?

ActionClip appears beside selected text and lets you run copy, rewrite, translate, convert, paste, and custom actions without switching apps.

Why should I purchase it?

ActionClip turns repeated text work into one-click actions. Try the free plan first, then upgrade when you want unlimited lifetime access.

Does ActionClip need an account?

No. ActionClip is local-first and works without an account, cloud sync, or analytics.

When does selected text leave my Mac?

Only user-controlled online actions send text to external providers. On-device Apple Intelligence actions keep selected text on your Mac when available.

Can I create my own actions?

Yes. You can save prompts, JavaScript transformations, URL actions, terminal commands, Apple Scripts, and workflows, then run them beside selected text.

What version of macOS is required?

ActionClip is designed for macOS 15.0 and later.

Can I get a refund?

If ActionClip is not right for your workflow, contact support and we will help with the purchase.

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Copy, translate, convert, run ChatGPT prompts, and launch workflows from selected text.

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