espanso
About espanso
Espanso is a cross-platform text expander tool written in Rust. It detects specific keywords typed by the user and replaces them with predefined content or actions. This functionality helps users save time by automating repetitive typing tasks across various applications.
The tool operates locally, prioritizing user privacy by avoiding any tracking mechanisms. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, making it versatile for different operating environments. Espanso can be customized to handle text expansions, emojis, images, dates, and even execute custom scripts or shell commands.
Espanso includes a built-in package manager and supports app-specific configurations, allowing users to tailor its behavior to different programs. The tool is open-source and maintained by a small team, with contributions from the community.
Key features
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Privacy-first design with no tracking
- Emoji and image support
- Date expansion and custom script execution
- App-specific configurations
- Built-in package manager for extensions
- Regex trigger support
- Experimental Wayland support
Download v2.3.0
Oct 11, 2025WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is espanso free?
- Yes. espanso is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does espanso support?
- espanso provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of espanso?
- The latest version is v2.3.0, released on Oct 11, 2025.
- What platforms does Espanso support?
- Espanso supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- How does Espanso handle user privacy?
- Espanso operates entirely locally and does not track user activity.
- What license is Espanso released under?
- Espanso is licensed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Can Espanso execute custom scripts?
- Yes, Espanso supports executing custom scripts and shell commands.
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