SnipperApp 3 Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for SnipperApp 3 —the AI-ready code snippet manager built natively for macOS with Swift 6 and SwiftUI.

Who Is SnipperApp 3 For?

SnipperApp 3 is designed for developers who want a fast, native, and intelligent way to manage their code snippets. Whether you are building web applications, working on backend services, writing scripts, or managing infrastructure code, SnipperApp 3 gives you a dedicated home for every piece of reusable code you rely on.

Key Features

• MCP Integration —Connect SnipperApp 3 directly to AI assistants like Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Cursor via the Model Context Protocol. Your snippets become part of your AI workflow.
• iCloud Sync —Seamlessly sync your entire snippet library across all your Macs using CloudKit. Everything stays up to date automatically.
• Workspaces —Separate your snippets by project, team, or context. Each workspace has its own isolated collection of folders, tags, and snippets.
• Command Center —A Raycast-style command palette (Cmd+K) for instant fuzzy search and navigation across your entire library.
• Menubar App —Access your snippets from any application without switching windows. Browse, search, and copy snippets directly from the menu bar.
• 50+ Languages —Prism-powered syntax highlighting for over 50 programming languages with automatic language detection.
• Markdown Preview —Full GitHub Flavored Markdown support with side-by-side preview.
• GitHub Gist Sync —Two-way synchronization with your GitHub Gists.
• Attachments —Attach files and images to any snippet with drag-and-drop or clipboard paste.
• Backup & Restore —Automatic backups with tiered retention and one-click restore.

Getting Started

New to SnipperApp 3? Start here:

1. Installation —Download from the Mac App Store and set up the app.
2. Your First Snippet —Create, organize, and manage your first code snippet.

Explore the Documentation

Editor

• Syntax Highlighting —Language support and detection
• Markdown Preview —GFM preview modes
• Editor Themes —Customize appearance and fonts

Organization

• Folders —Nested folder structure
• Tags —Color-coded categorization
• Workspaces —Separate snippet collections
• Favorites —Quick access to top snippets

Sync

• iCloud Sync —Cross-device synchronization
• GitHub Gist Integration —Two-way Gist sync

AI Integration

• MCP Integration —Connect to AI assistants

Features

• Menubar App —System-wide snippet access
• Command Center —Command palette
• Backup & Restore —Data protection
• Attachments —File and image attachments

Reference

• Keyboard Shortcuts —Complete shortcut reference