Installation

SnipperApp 3 is available exclusively on the Mac App Store. This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and launching the app for the first time.

System Requirements

• macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later
• A Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) or an Intel processor
• An Apple ID for Mac App Store access
• Approximately 50 MB of disk space
• An iCloud account (optional, for snippet sync across devices)

Download from the Mac App Store

1. Open the Mac App Store on your Mac.
2. Search for "SnipperApp 3" or visit the direct App Store link.
3. Click Get and then Install.
4. Authenticate with your Apple ID if prompted.

The app will download and install automatically. Once complete, you will find SnipperApp 3 in your Applications folder and Launchpad.

First Launch

When you open SnipperApp 3 for the first time:

1. Launch the app from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or Spotlight (Cmd+Space, then type "SnipperApp").
2. Grant permissions -- The app may ask for permission to access your Documents folder or iCloud. Allow these to enable full functionality.
3. Welcome screen -- You will see a brief introduction to the app's key features. You can skip this or walk through it.
4. Default workspace -- A default workspace is automatically created for you. You can rename it or create additional workspaces later.

Menubar Setup

SnipperApp 3 includes a menubar companion that runs alongside the main app. On first launch:

• The menubar icon appears in your Mac's menu bar automatically.
• You can configure the global hotkey (default: Cmd+Shift+V) in Settings to quickly access your snippets from any application.

Updating

SnipperApp 3 updates automatically through the Mac App Store. To check for updates manually:

1. Open the Mac App Store.
2. Click Updates in the sidebar.
3. If an update is available for SnipperApp 3, click Update.

You can also enable automatic updates in System Settings > App Store.

Upgrading from SnipperApp 2

If you are upgrading from SnipperApp 2, you can import your existing snippets:

1. Open SnipperApp 3 and go to Settings.
2. Navigate to the Backup section.
3. Use the Import from V2 option to select your .snipperapp2 backup file.
4. Your snippets, folders, and tags will be imported into the current workspace.

For more details on backups and imports, see Backup & Restore.

Next Steps

Now that SnipperApp 3 is installed, head over to Your First Snippet to start building your snippet library.