espanso

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Ubuntu 16.04 or later?

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Install using the command line

sudo snap install espanso --classic

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Channel Version Published

Cross-platform Text Expander written in Rust

Visit the [espanso website](https://espanso.org) or the [GitHub page](https://github.com/federico-terzi/espanso)

What is a Text Expander?

A text expander is a program that detects when you type a specific keyword and replaces it with something else. This is useful in many ways:

  • Save a lot of typing, expanding common sentences.
  • Create system-wide code snippets.
  • Execute custom scripts
  • Use emojis like a pro.

Key Features

  • Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Works with almost any program
  • Works with Emojis 😄
  • Works with Images
  • Date expansion support
  • Custom scripts support
  • Shell commands support
  • App-specific configurations
  • Expandable with packages
  • Built-in package manager for [espanso hub](https://hub.espanso.org/)
  • File based configuration

Get Started

Visit the [official documentation](https://espanso.org/docs/).

Support

If you need some help to setup espanso, want to ask a question or simply get involved in the community, [Join the official Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/espanso/)! :)

Details for espanso

License
  • GPL-3.0+

Last updated
  • 29 May 2021 - latest/stable
  • 19 February 2024 - latest/edge

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Where people are using espanso

Users by distribution (log)

Ubuntu 22.04
Ubuntu 23.10
Ubuntu 20.04
pop 22.04
Debian 12
Ubuntu 18.04
Linux Mint 21.3
Manjaro
Ubuntu 23.04
Zorin OS 17
Zorin OS 16
Debian sid
Linux Mint 20.3
KDE Neon 22.04
Linux Mint 21.2
Ubuntu 22.10
Fedora 39

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