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Keep it here,
for now.

Hangrail is a temporary shelf at the edge of your desktop.
Text, screenshots, files—set them down, pick them up when needed.

Try it out

For macOS and Windows

Hangrail · Desktop shelfInteractive demo
Click a card to see how it works.
Project notes
Content you pick up appears here

Keep working, even when you need to copy or drag something.

From this window,
to the next.

When switching between apps,
put what you need on Hangrail first.

From collecting to using

  1. Collect it

    Copy / Drag in / Capture

    Newly copied text, images, and files are collected automatically. You can also drag files and selected text straight in.

  2. Set it aside

    Store / Note / Pin

    Pin frequently used cards, or jot down a thought as a note.

  3. Pick it up

    Double-click / Drag out / Shortcuts

    Double-click to paste into the original app, or drag content to another window. Select multiple items to copy or drag them together.

Return to Hangrail whenever you need it.

Capture it. Hang it up.
Record it, too.

On Mac, capture a selected area directly. With automatic collection enabled, system screenshots and recordings appear on Hangrail once saved to the chosen folder. Other videos are not imported automatically.

Hangrail holds screenshots, text, and files at the edge of the screen
Screenshots become image cards. System screen recordings become video cards with thumbnails only after recording ends and the file is saved.

Drag it in,
then drag it where you need it.

Set multiple files or a whole folder aside on Hangrail.
Preview them, then drag them together into an email or another app.

Demo
Project filesOriginals stay in place
Hangrail

Drag files here from the left

Or click “Store selected”
Email draft
Subject: Sample files
Drag files from the shelf
here

3 files selected. Try dragging them to the shelf in the middle.

With the shelf focused, hold ⌘ to see numbers and press ⌘1–⌘9 to use a card directly.

After a successful drag, unpinned transfer cards are removed by default; the original files stay in place. You can turn off automatic removal.

File preview
Space or Esc to close · ← → to switchView full PDF ↗
Next WednesdayText in image
Product proposal review

Next Wednesday2 pm
Let's review the product proposal.
Remember to bring the latest designs.

Search text in images, too.
Find “next Wednesday” in the image

Remember just a few words?
You can still find it.

Search content, filenames, and text in images.
Filter by source app and group, too.

Want to see the cards around a search result?
Switch to “Locate” to see them in their original timeline.

Real Mac search toolbar: filtering by WeChat source and the keyword “budget”For example, find “budget” only in items copied from WeChat.

Three looks,
the same content.

Clothesline drops from the top; Balloons and Cards rise from the bottom.
Change the look. Everything you've saved stays with you.

Clothesline theme: hanging screenshot and text cards, with a complete toolbar below for groups, notes, search, multiple selection, paging, and closing

Opens from the top of the screen, with clips holding the cards.

Real Mac interface
Silver, mist purple, warm woodFollows system light and dark appearanceAdjustable card size

Keep it local,
or use it across devices.

No Hangrail account needed for everyday use.
To use it on two computers, choose sync or Nearby Sharing.

Hangrail's actual local backup interface: set a backup password, optionally include files and videos, and save or restore a backup
One encrypted backup you can restore on Mac or Windows.
Local storage
Text recognition in images also runs on your device. Exclude specific apps or pause collection.
Optional sync
Connect Nutstore or another WebDAV service to sync in your own storage space. Synced content is end-to-end encrypted.
Nearby Sharing
Send selected text, images, and files to another computer over your local network. New devices require confirmation before receiving.
Backup & restore
Export an encrypted backup and restore it on Mac or Windows when changing computers.

Tutorials

Connect devices, set files aside, or back up your materials.

View all tutorials

A few questions.

How is it different from clipboard history?

Alongside clipboard history, you can drag in files, collect screenshots, and write notes. Everything lives on one shelf, with search, pinning, and batch actions.

Will it get in the way of my desktop?

You can collapse the shelf. Hover at the corresponding screen edge or press a shortcut to open it when needed. All displays share the same content.

Which systems are supported?

The Mac version supports Apple Silicon and requires macOS 14 or later. Windows 11 versions are available for x64 and ARM64.

Can I paste with a double-click?

Click the input field in your destination app, open Hangrail, then double-click a card. Mac requires Accessibility permission. Without it, the content is copied so you can paste it manually.

Where is my content uploaded?

Everyday content stays on your device. Sync and Nearby Sharing are off by default and only sync or send content according to your settings once enabled.

Can I pause collection?

Pause for 15 minutes, 1 hour, or until you resume manually. You can also exclude specific apps from collection.

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Give your work
some space.

Choose for your computer. Gitee is recommended for downloads in mainland China.

Current releases use development signing. The Mac version has not been notarized.View release notes ↗

For first-time installation, see the macOS installation guide or Windows installation guide. On Windows, extract Setup.zip first. Runtimes are downloaded from Microsoft as needed, requiring an internet connection.