Text Expanders for Linux

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  1. OldAutoKey icon
     50 likes

    AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in any program.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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    76 alternatives
  2. Texpander icon
     3 likes

    I just want a quick way to expand a text snippet into a longer chunk of text. For example, I want to type 'sig' and have it expand into my complete email signature – no matter what browser or email client I’m using.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    17 alternatives
  3.  4 likes

    Snippits - a program that will type text for you. It uses 'snippits', small text files with a simple syntax to determine what to type.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    22 alternatives
  4. Lightning Assist is a powerful desktop productivity tool that automates repetitive typing tasks and helps you save hours every day. It combines text expansion with cutting-edge AI capabilities, making it the ultimate typing assistant for professionals, developers, and teams.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    7 alternatives
  5. AHK_X11 icon
     1 like

    AHK_X11 is a Linux reimplementation of Windows AutoHotkey (AHK) CLASSIC (version 1.0.24 from 2004), with many of Windows AutoHotkey's features but more limited to legacy syntax and a subset of commands.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Installer
    Window Spy
    Tray menu
    8 alternatives