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Espanso

brew install --cask espanso v2.3.0

Text expander that replaces abbreviations with longer text snippets across all applications.

Why you might care

Privacy-focused, open-source, and works everywhere—no cloud syncing or data collection. Espanso excels at automating repetitive typing (email signatures, code snippets, common phrases) with customizable triggers and regex support, making it ideal for power users who want full control over their expansions.

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