ClipistTurn selected Mac text into Todoist tasks with one keyboard shortcut.

4.3 (4)

Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

macOS Productivity Task Management Todoist Integration Menu Bar App Keyboard Shortcut

Overview

Clipist allows Mac users to turn selected text into Todoist tasks instantly with a simple keyboard shortcut. To use it, highlight any text from an application and press ⌘+Shift+Y. Clipist then creates a new task in Todoist directly, with no additional clicks or switching of apps. This integration is facilitated through a direct connection with the Todoist API, ensuring tasks sync perfectly across all devices. Clipist prioritizes users' data privacy, only sending selected text to Todoist and keeping it stored on the Mac. By simplifying the process of capturing text and adding it to Todoist, Clipist helps users supercharge their productivity.

Key features

Global keyboard shortcut for instant capture
Sends selected text directly to Todoist
Works across any macOS application
Runs in the menu bar with low overhead
Quick configuration of Todoist account and shortcut

Pricing

Model: Freemium
Category: Education AI
Rating: 4.3 / 5 (4)

Use cases

Capture action items from emails

Highlight a follow-up request in an email and press the shortcut to send it straight to your Todoist inbox without leaving your mail client.

Turn Slack messages into tasks

When a teammate drops a request in Slack, select the message and instantly create a Todoist task, keeping your conversation flow uninterrupted.

Save to-dos while reading the web

Clip actionable notes from articles, documentation, or web pages directly into Todoist so you can return to them later without context switching.

Quick capture from documents

Working in a document or PDF on macOS? Select any line and trigger Clipist to log it as a task without retyping or opening Todoist.

Pros & Cons

Pros

One-shortcut capture from any Mac app
Keeps focus in your current workflow
Simple, single-purpose tool with little setup
Native macOS integration

Cons

Mac-only, no Windows or mobile version
Limited to Todoist as a destination
Minimal task formatting options

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Reviews

4.3

Average from 4 ratings.

Margaret Whitfield

Apr 21, 2026

Compared a few options

Evaluated this against two competitors. Where it wins: runs in the menu bar with low overhead and one-shortcut capture from any Mac app. Where it lags: limited to Todoist as a destination. On balance the feature set — especially quick configuration of Todoist account and shortcut — justifies the 4 stars for our use case.

Pierre Dubois

Sep 25, 2025

Does the job

Pretty happy overall. Works across any macOS application just works and simple, single-purpose tool with little setup. Mac-only, no Windows or mobile version can be annoying, but no dealbreakers — I'd recommend it to a friend without hesitating.

Nadia Petrova

Aug 31, 2025

Solid for our team

We rolled this out across the team last quarter and native macOS integration. Runs in the menu bar with low overhead fits neatly into how we already work, and runs in the menu bar with low overhead removed a step we used to do by hand. Mac-only, no Windows or mobile version, which is the main caveat, but it has held up under daily use.

Mei-Ling Wong

Jul 25, 2025

Years in this space

I've evaluated a lot of these over the years. What stands out here is quick configuration of Todoist account and shortcut — handled better than most — and native macOS integration. Mac-only, no Windows or mobile version is my one real gripe. Worth the time if this is your use case.

Q&A

Where do I find my Todoist API token?

Go to Todoist Settings > Integrations > Developer. Your API token will be displayed there. Copy and paste it into Clipist's preferences.

Asked by Idris Suleiman · Apr 7, 2026

Why isn't the keyboard shortcut working?

Make sure you've granted both Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security. Restart Clipist after enabling these permissions.

Asked by Nadia Petrova · Mar 16, 2026

How do I set up Clipist for the first time?

After downloading from the App Store, launch Clipist and follow the setup wizard. You'll need to grant accessibility permissions and add your Todoist API token in the preferences.

Asked by Willa Thompson · Feb 23, 2026

Is my data secure?

Yes! Clipist only accesses text you explicitly select and only sends it to your Todoist account. No data is stored or transmitted elsewhere.

Asked by Dovid Klein · Feb 14, 2026

Can I change the keyboard shortcut?

Currently, Clipist uses Cmd+Shift+T as the global shortcut. Custom shortcuts will be available in a future update based on user feedback.

Asked by Dalia Haddad · Jan 13, 2026