espanso ☆
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Description:
Cross-platform Text Expander written in Rust
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.4.1@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
Version History
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Sep 2, 2026 6:59pm 2.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP abb78209
Jul 22, 2026 8:30pm 2.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ca668be
Nov 1, 2022 9:08pm 2.1.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 4a678fe2
Sep 11, 2022 8:52pm 2.1.7-beta 0 VERSION_BUMP e7f0df90
Aug 23, 2022 5:16pm 2.1.6-beta 0 VERSION_BUMP e35c4ac3
Aug 15, 2022 1:32pm 2.1.6-beta 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a532e81
Aug 11, 2022 9:52am 2.1.6-beta 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d8827c2
Jul 3, 2022 11:32pm 2.1.6-beta 0 VERSION_BUMP 42b24b72
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