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Description:
Cross-platform Text Expander written in Rust

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @espanso_app | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: text-expander productivity automation snippets rust

Install: brew install --cask espanso

About:
Espanso is a cross-platform text expander that automatically replaces typed keywords into full sentences or snippets. Written in Rust for performance, it integrates deeply with the system to work across all applications. It helps users automate repetitive typing tasks and boost productivity through customizable workflows.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
System-level integration works in any application
Package manager for easy extension distribution
Scripting capabilities for dynamic content
Native performance with Rust implementation

Use Cases:

Software developers expanding code snippets and boilerplate
Writers automating common phrases and formatting templates
Customer support agents inserting pre-written responses
Power users creating system-wide keyboard shortcuts

Alternatives:

TextExpander – Mac-only and subscription-based, while Espanso is free and cross-platform
AutoHotkey – Windows-focused with steeper learning curve; Espanso uses cleaner YAML configuration
aText – Mac-only paid app; Espanso offers open-source alternative with scripting

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