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Running a password manager alongside a clipboard manager should be safe, not risky. With Maccy it is: 1Password, Bitwarden, and Apple Passwords all play nicely, and copied credentials stay out of your history by default.
Bottom line: Maccy works seamlessly with 1Password, Bitwarden, and Apple Passwords. They mark copied secrets as concealed, Maccy ignores concealed items, so your passwords never land in clipboard history — no setup required.
Why they are compatible out of the box
Good password managers flag copied credentials as concealed/transient on the macOS pasteboard. Maccy app is built to respect that flag and skip those items. So the moment you copy a password from 1Password or Bitwarden, Maccy simply does not record it. There is nothing to enable.
Manager-by-manager
| Marks concealed? | Safe with Maccy? | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Password | Yes | Yes, automatically |
| Bitwarden | Yes | Yes, automatically |
| Apple Passwords | Yes | Yes, automatically |
| Most reputable managers | Usually | Yes |
If a manager does not mark concealed
A few smaller or older tools may not flag their copies. If you are unsure, test it: copy a password, open Maccy Mac, and check whether it appears. If it does, add that app to Settings → Ignore so nothing from it is captured — see the ignored-apps guide. That closes the gap for any manager.
Autofill is even safer
Where possible, use your manager’s autofill or its keyboard shortcut to fill credentials directly, rather than copying at all. Nothing touches the clipboard, so there is nothing to capture or clear — the most secure path regardless of clipboard manager.
Peace of mind, verifiable
Because Maccy is open source, the concealed-item handling is auditable, not just asserted. Read does Maccy see your passwords and the most secure clipboard manager overview for the full picture. Explore all Maccy features or download Maccy free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maccy safe to use with 1Password or Bitwarden?
Yes. Both mark copied passwords as concealed, and Maccy ignores concealed clipboard items automatically, so credentials never enter your history. No configuration is needed.
What if my password manager isn’t recognised?
Test by copying a password and checking whether it appears in Maccy. If it does, add that manager to Settings > Ignore so its copies are never captured. Using autofill instead of copying avoids the clipboard entirely.