# PopClip Build 6213 — PopClip Build 6213 (6213)

- Product: PopClip (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip)
- Vendor: Pilotmoon Software
- Date: 2026-09-02
- Version: Build 6213
- Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/build-6213
- Labels: Pre-release; Platforms: macOS

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- **fixed** — Parse errors for JavaScript and TypeScript snippets appear in the PopClip bar once again
- **fixed** — JS/TS error messages are now clearer and more helpful in determining the actual fault
- **added** — JavaScript extensions can now use import and export syntax
- **added** — New global $ string template tag for conveniently calling shell scripts from JavaScript
- **fixed** — PopClip appeared prematurely during double- or triple-click-and-hold text selection
- **fixed** — Action not being flashed in the settings list on reinstall if it was in a subfolder
- **added** — Install snippets by dragging selected text onto PopClip's menu bar icon
- **added** — New popclip.runShellScript() available from JavaScript
- **changed** — Reduce memory consumption through more efficient icon rendering and JavaScript optimisation
- **fixed** — A repeating Keychain Error alert could appear after the Mac had been left with its screen locked for a while with iCloud sync enabled
- **added** — A function key can now be used on its own as the keyboard shortcut to show PopClip
- **added** — The View Source command now opens a source viewer window with Export and Copy Snippet buttons
- **added** — Per-action settings menus now have an Extension submenu for easier access to commands like View Source
- **added** — Clicking the spinner while an action is running now shows a Cancelled indicator if it cancels the action
- **added** — When an AppleScript action fails because automation permission has previously been denied, PopClip now shows an alert explaining how to fix it
- **added** — Added Swedish localization
- **changed** — New tabs opened from within a browser open next to the current tab rather than at the end of the tab bar in supported browsers
- **changed** — Reverted to the original keep on clipboard behaviour when an action pastes text
- **fixed** — Getting stuck trying to open tabs in browsers
- **fixed** — In Chromium-based browsers, tabs opened in the background with Shift-click flashed into the foreground briefly

Beta Build 6213 (Sep 2, 2026)
- Fixed: Parse errors for JavaScript and TypeScript snippets appear in the PopClip bar once again (regression in 2026.7).
- Fixed: The JS/TS error messages are now clearer and more helpful in determining the actual fault.
- New: JavaScript extensions can now use import and export syntax.
- New: A new global $ string template tag for conveniently calling shell scripts from JavaScript (see [developer changelog](https://www.popclip.app/dev/changelog)).
Beta Build 6204 (Sep 1, 2026)
- Fixed: PopClip appeared prematurely during double- or triple-click-and-hold text selection. It now waits until the mouse is released.
- Fixed: Action not being flashed in the settings list on reinstall, if it was in a subfolder.
- New: Install snippets by dragging selected text onto PopClip’s menu bar icon.
- New: New popclip.runShellScript() available from JavaScript, and other features. See [developer changelog](https://www.popclip.app/dev/changelog)).
Beta Build 6185 (Aug 29, 2026)
- Reduce memory consumption (more efficient icon rendering, JavaScript optimisation)
Beta Build 6169 (Aug 26, 2026)
- Fixed: A repeating “Keychain Error” alert could appear after the Mac had been left with its screen locked for a while with iCloud sync enabled.
2026.8 (6159; Aug 21, 2026)
Note: Versions 2026.7 and later are a paid update for users who bought PopClip on the App Store in 2018 or earlier. See [PopClip 2026.7](https://forum.popclip.app/t/popclip-2026-7-released/3849) announcement for details.
New
- A function key (F1, F2 …) can now be used on its own as the keyboard shortcut to show PopClip.
- The “View Source” command now opens a source viewer window with “Export…” and “Copy Snippet” buttons.
- Per-action settings menus now have an “Extension ▶” submenu, giving easier access to commands like View Source.
- Clicking the spinner while an action is running now shows a “Cancelled” indicator if it cancels the action.
- When an AppleScript action fails because automation permission has previously been denied, PopClip now shows an alert explaining how to fix it.
- Added Swedish localization.
Changed
- New tabs opened from within a browser open next to the current tab rather than at the end of the tab bar (in [supported browsers](https://www.popclip.app/kb/browsers) — Safari and most Chromium-based browsers).
- Reverted to the original “keep on clipboard” behaviour when an action pastes text. This was changed in version 2026.7 to restore the previous clipboard contents, but after user feedback the original behaviour is back by default. Use defaults write com.pilotmoon.popclip KeepPastedTextOnClipboard -bool NO if you prefer the alternative.
Fixed
- Fixed: Getting stuck trying to open tabs in browsers.
- Fixed: In Chromium-based browsers, tabs opened in the background with Shift-click flashed into the foreground briefly.
- Fixed: Erroneously appearing from the keyboard shortcut while an action is still working.
- Fixed: PopClip bar not aligning centrally when neither Copy nor Paste is present in the bar (regression in 2026.7).
- Fixed: Laggy button highlight in keyboard mode.
- Fixed: The clipboard could be left holding the wrong contents if ⌘C was pressed while the PopClip bar was about to appear.
- Fixed: The settings sheet staying open after choosing Duplicate.
- Fixed: An extension could sometimes appear to install while adding nothing to the actions list.
- Fixed: Some extensions could have the wrong icon in settings.
- Fixed: The adjustments panel in the icon picker could be too tall in some languages.
- Fixed: Opening a link in the wrong browser process when tools like Playwright or Puppeteer are running multiple instances.
- Fixed: Improved compatibility with FilePane.
- Other bug fixes.
For extension authors
- All of PopClip’s built-in actions — Cut, Copy, Paste, Search, Open Link, Reveal in Finder, Dictionary and Spelling — are now implemented as ordinary PopClip extension snippets, bundled within the app. Choose View Source

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