typinator
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Description:
Tool to automate the insertion of frequently used text and graphics
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: text-expansion automation productivity macos snippet-manager
Install: brew install --cask typinator
About:
Typinator is a robust text expansion utility designed to automate the insertion of frequently used text, images, and code snippets through customizable abbreviations. It significantly accelerates typing workflows by eliminating repetitive typing tasks across all applications. The tool supports complex scripts, dynamic placeholders, and integration with other macOS applications for advanced automation.
Key Features:
  • Cross-application text expansion
  • Support for images and rich text
  • Dynamic placeholders and calculations
  • Import/export of sets for easy sharing
  • Integration with AppleScript and Automator
Use Cases:
  • Software developers expanding code snippets or boilerplate
  • Customer support agents inserting canned responses
  • Writers and editors automating boilerplate text
  • General users filling forms and email signatures
Alternatives:
  • TextExpander – Similar core functionality with cloud sync and team collaboration features
  • aText – Lightweight and affordable alternative with a focus on speed
  • Keyboard Maestro – Broader automation tool that includes text expansion as one of many features
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 9.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 8752a3bc