Espanso

Type a trigger phrase into any text input and it expands.

Espanso runs locally on your computer and works in almost any app: type a short trigger phrase and Espanso replaces it with the full text you assigned to the phrase. Example:

Type anywhere to insert the Ask Protocol.

It is that simple. What is not so simple is the installation, you need to know your computer well to do that.

To use any of my Protocols in Espanso, follow these steps:

#1: Install Espanso

Unless you have not already done so, install Espanso. It is free open source (source: Espanso.org) for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Here is the installation guide: Install Espanso.

#2: Copy the prompt

Copy the "Espanso" version from any of the prompts listed on my Prompts page.

#3: Paste the prompt

Locate and open Espanso's . Add the prompt you copied to the object.

#4: Save and use

Save the configuration.

Espanso reloads the file automatically, so you can use your prompts immediately.

For simple re-opening, I have added a bookmark to my file explorer.

Once the app and prompts are set up, an advanced behavior like assessing your needs with and guiding the implementation with is 23 keystrokes away.

Espanso can do much more, see their getting-started guide.