CopyNest is a macOS Finder extension for copying paths and reusable text formats from Finder’s context menu. It keeps common copy actions close at hand and groups advanced outputs inside Copy As.

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Most people should keep Copy Path and Copy Relative Path at the top level, and put everything else inside Copy As.

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Getting started

1. Open CopyNest.
2. In Menus, choose which copy actions appear for:
   • Folder backgrounds
   • Selected items
3. Add Custom Formats when you need reusable templates with placeholders like \{path\}, \{name\}, \{fileURL\}, \{posixPath\}.

FAQ

Why don’t I see CopyNest in Finder?

1. Enable the Finder extension: macOS System Settings → Extensions → Finder Extensions → CopyNest.
2. Reopen your Finder windows (or relaunch Finder).

What can Copy As copy?

Names, parent folders, file URLs, POSIX-escaped paths, Markdown links, Markdown lists, JSON arrays, and your custom formats.

How do Custom Formats work?

Create a format with placeholders, then use it from Copy As. The settings page shows a preview so you can see the copied result before using it.

Privacy

CopyNest works locally on your Mac. It writes copied text to the system clipboard and stores menu preferences and custom formats locally. CopyNest does not require an account and does not upload your files.

Contact

When contacting support, include:

• macOS version
• CopyNest version