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About

Espanso is ranked #7 of 31 in text expansion software on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Yesespanso.org
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxespanso.org

Facts

Free plan
Yesespanso.org · 20 Sept 2026
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxespanso.org · 20 Sept 2026
What it does
Espanso detects typed keywords and replaces them with configured text while you type.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Templates
It supports reusable templates for customer support replies, sales pitches, and medical reports.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Search
The search bar opens with Alt+Space so users can search for and insert snippets.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Dates and emojis
Espanso supports date snippets, including past and future dates, and emoji shortcuts.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Scripts and forms
Snippets can use shell commands or custom scripts, and forms can pass values to scripts.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Packages
Users can install or create reusable packages through the Espanso Hub, which has a built-in package manager and store.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
App support
Espanso says it works with most applications and supports app-specific configurations.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Configuration
Configuration uses files in YAML format, and the homepage says a GUI is planned for the future.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Security
The Security documentation page directs readers to the project file for security information.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Synchronization
Users can sync configuration through cloud storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive, or through GitHub; the unmanaged-directory method is described as experimental.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Limits
Espanso ships with very few built-in matches, and some match triggers are listed as not currently supported but on the roadmap.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The site directs users with bugs or feature ideas to open an issue on GitHub.espanso.org · 2 Oct 2026

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