Espanso
A Privacy-first, Cross-platform Text Expander
Espanso is an open-source, cross-platform text expander that automatically replaces typed keywords with predefined snippets, templates, or script outputs. It works system-wide across most applications on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and supports advanced features like shell commands, form-based workflows, and community packages. Configuration is file-based following a Unix-like philosophy, with a searchable snippet interface accessible via keyboard shortcut.
Espanso detects when a user types a defined keyword and instantly replaces it with the corresponding snippet, template, or script output in any application.
Developers, customer support agents, writers, and power users who frequently type repetitive text
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- open-source
Founders
- Federico Terzi
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