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Changelog

The latest updates, improvements, and fixes for Synapse.

Synapse 2.2.2

Latest

Released June 13, 2026

Enhancements & Fixes

  • Screenshot: For copy/save after action, it won’t disappear immediately (requested by @Manuito)
  • Screenshot: After setting a custom save location, it won’t ask again (default save option) (requested by @Manuito)
  • Emoji Picker: More emojies categorizations and nice UI improvement (requested by @basedcojones)
  • Keep Awake: Active icon on menu bar, can be activated through Keep Awake tab in settings (requested by @Manuito)

Synapse 2.2.1

Discarded for 2.2.2 release (due to small improvement suggestions which led to 2.2.2 enhancements)

Synapse 2.2.0

Released June 2026

New Clipboard Experience

A faster, keyboard-first clipboard popup.

  • ↑ ↓ Full keyboard navigation
  • ESC → Close popup
  • Enter → Direct paste
  • ← → Navigate between categories
  • Set your own shortcut key to open it
  • Save custom notes/snippets for quick access

Emoji Picker

Quick access to emojis anywhere.

  • ↑ ↓ Full keyboard navigation
  • Enter → Direct paste
  • Recent emoji cache for quick access
  • Set your own shortcut key
  • Can be disabled anytime in Settings

Custom Popover Layout

Make the popup your own.

  • Drag & drop reorder sections
  • Remove subtitles from popover layout
  • Customize what appears

QR Scanner Improvements

  • QR Scanner is now available as a standalone quick access tool.

Smarter Screenshot Workflow

No more forcing the editor every time. After capture, choose:

  • Copy, Save, Edit, Get Text Directly (OCR)
  • Upload (Coming Soon)
  • Auto-dismiss after 10 seconds or ignore it and continue working
  • Screenshots automatically save to Documents/Synapse

Fixes & Improvements

  • Keep Awake tile now shows active mode + schedule time
  • Lid Closed limitation identified & Apple Silicon fix
  • Cleaning Mode now blocks media keys
  • Notch Shelf multi-monitor fix
  • Snipping Tool multi-monitor fix
  • Schedule UI padding improvements
  • General bug fixes & polish

Synapse 2.1.0

Discarded for 2.2.0 release

Synapse 2.0.2

Released May 31, 2026

  • UI improvements

Synapse 2.0.1

Released May 2026

  • Fixed align issues in settings screen
  • Fixed Notch Shelf issues
  • Performance improvement and minor updates

Synapse 2.0.0 (7)

Released May 2026

Modular Features (RAM & CPU Optimization)

Introduced the ability to disable unused features. Free up RAM and CPU by completely turning off features you don't use. We also removed the disabled feature buttons from the menubar interface for a cleaner look.

Snipping Tool Updates

  • Added Arrow, Text, Rectangle, and Circle annotation tools
  • Added Color picker and Line thickness selector
  • Added Number stamps (1, 2, 3...) for easy step-by-step guides
  • Added shutter/capture sound toggle (ON/OFF)
  • QR Scanner now detects multiple QR codes in a single screenshot
  • Scanned URLs are now directly copyable and clickable
  • Added a Quick Save option
  • Fixed a shortcut key issue

Clipboard Manager

  • Enhanced performance and more efficient RAM usage
  • Added ability to exclude apps (e.g., for password managers)
  • Introduced Search feature and extended settings
  • Added option to Export Clipboard History

Keep Awake

  • Added System Awake mode (system stays on, screen can sleep)
  • Added Lid Closed mode (keep Mac running with lid closed) [Pro]
  • Added Charging Only option (auto disables on battery) [Pro]
  • Added Scheduling (set start/end times with weekday support) [Pro]
  • Added duration choices: 15 min / 1 hr / 2 hrs / Indefinite
  • Menu bar tooltip now shows active mode
  • Auto notification when unplugged in Lid Closed mode

Notch Shelf & UI Improvements

  • Fixed CMD+drag to correctly move files to destination in Notch Shelf
  • Drop zone overlay now only appears when actively dragging a file
  • Improved menu bar app icon clarity
  • Improved network meter color mode UI
  • Overall performance and UI enhancements

Synapse 1.1.1

  • General performance improvements and minor optimizations
  • Fixed background process memory leaks
  • Fixed multi-display screen capture bounds

Synapse 1.0.0

  • Initial release of Synapse
  • Core features: Snipping Tool, Notch Shelf, Clipboard Manager, and Keep Awake