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AutoKeyPhraseExpress
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Paid

Commercial software that can be tried before buying a licence.

Linux Windows, macOS, iOS
  • Abbreviation expansion works in any application, not just a text editor
  • Hotkeys run full Python scripts with access to windows, clipboard and input
  • Works in any program that accepts typed text
  • Phrases can be shared via cloud, NAS or SQL Server
  • X11 only; the project states it will not function correctly under Wayland
  • Releases are rare, with the last tagged version in 2022
  • Paid licence required after trying it
  • Team sharing setups add configuration work
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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