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Espanso expands typed keywords into replacement text while you type, helping reduce repeated typing.

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About Espanso

Espanso is a text expander. It detects when you type a keyword and replaces it with longer text while you type, which reduces repeated typing of the same sentences, snippets or templates. The homepage says it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS and works with most applications.

Beyond basic keyword expansion, the homepage describes a search bar opened with ALT+Space for finding snippets, date insertion for past and future dates, and emoji insertion. Snippets can also run shell commands or custom scripts, and forms can collect values for reusable templates. Extra functionality can be added through packages, including ones shared on the Espanso Hub. The homepage describes the tool as privacy-first but does not explain how data is handled, so that claim should be checked against the project's documentation. Configuration is done with simple files, and the homepage says a GUI is planned for the future.

Key features

  • Replaces typed keywords with longer text while you type
  • Search bar opened with ALT+Space to find saved snippets
  • Inserts dates, including past and future dates
  • Runs shell commands or custom scripts inside snippets
  • Form support for reusable templates with input values
  • Extensible through packages, including community packages on the Espanso Hub
Best for: People who often type the same replies, email templates, code snippets or standard reports and want keyboard-triggered expansion across applications.
Good for
  • Works system-wide with most applications, according to the homepage
  • Packages can extend it, and users can share their own on the Espanso Hub
  • Supports advanced use through shell commands, scripts and forms
Watch out for
  • Configuration is file-based, and the homepage says a GUI is only planned
  • The homepage does not explain its data handling in detail
  • Pricing is not stated in the source

Espanso at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Espanso FAQ

How can I find a snippet if I do not remember its keyword?
Press ALT+Space to open Espanso's search bar and search for the snippet.
Can snippets run commands or scripts?
Yes. The homepage says snippets can be extended with shell commands or custom scripts, and form values can be passed into custom scripts.
Where can additional packages be found?
Packages can be created and shared with the community on the Espanso Hub.
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