Copy On Select

About Copy On Select

Copy On Select is a Safari extension for macOS that automatically copies text to your clipboard the moment you select it — just like how text selection works in a terminal. No more right-clicking or pressing Cmd+C; simply highlight text and it is instantly copied and ready to paste.

If you are used to the efficiency of terminal-style select-to-copy behavior, switching to a browser where you need an extra step to copy feels unnecessarily slow. Copy On Select brings that terminal efficiency to Safari, eliminating one of the most repeated keyboard shortcuts in your daily workflow.

Toggle the behavior on or off per website to maintain control over when auto-copy is active. Clipboard history support means your previously copied selections are accessible even after copying new text. The extension works silently in the background, adding speed to your workflow without changing how you browse.

Who is Copy On Select for?

• Developers and sysadmins accustomed to terminal select-to-copy behavior
• Power users who want to eliminate repetitive Cmd+C presses
• Researchers who frequently copy snippets of text from web pages
• Anyone who values efficiency in their browsing workflow
• Mac users who want smart clipboard automation in Safari

Why choose Copy On Select?

Copy On Select removes a tiny friction point that adds up significantly over a day of browsing. Every text selection becomes an instant copy operation, saving hundreds of keystrokes daily.

Per-site toggling ensures the behavior is only active where you want it. Combined with clipboard history support, it is the most efficient text-copying workflow available for Safari on macOS.