Pipit stores your transcriptions locally using SwiftData, giving you quick access to past dictations from the menu bar popover.
Viewing History
Click the Pipit menu bar icon and switch to the History tab. Two views are available:
| Tab | Contents |
|---|
| Clipboard | Items you’ve copied to clipboard |
| Transcriptions | All dictations made with Pipit |
Search and Filter
Quickly find past transcriptions using the search bar. Results filter in real-time as you type.
Quick Actions
Each history item supports:
- Copy — Copy text to clipboard (Cmd+C)
- Type — Insert at cursor in active app (Cmd+T)
- Pin — Keep important items from being pruned (Transcriptions only)
- Delete — Remove individual entries
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate history efficiently:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
Cmd+1 through Cmd+9 | Quick-paste the corresponding item |
| Arrow keys | Navigate through items |
Tab | Switch between Clipboard/Transcriptions tabs |
Esc or W | Close the popover |
Pruning Limits
To keep things fast, history is automatically pruned:
- 200 clipboard items maximum
- 500 transcriptions maximum
- Pinned transcriptions are never pruned
Pin transcriptions you need to reference frequently to keep them safe from pruning.
Accessibility
An orange banner appears in the history view if Accessibility permission is missing, with a quick link to grant it. 