FAQ
The practical questions
Everything that matters before download, activation, and ongoing updates.
What is Stowbar?
Stowbar is a macOS utility for temporarily and persistently stashing clipboard context while you work across coding tools.
How is this different from a clipboard manager?
Clipboard managers focus on tracking everything. Stowbar focuses on the text you explicitly want to keep close while you are working.
Can agents use it?
Yes. The bundled CLI gives local coding tools like Codex CLI/IDE, Claude Code, Cursor, and shell scripts a clean way to stash and retrieve context on the same Mac.
How do updates work?
Stowbar is signed and notarized, then updated through a private delivery path so customers receive updates without public release buckets.
How does activation work?
A license key activates the app on first run. The app stores activation state in Keychain, not in plain text preferences.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The core shelf and CLI work locally. Only activation and update checks need network access.