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May 20, 2026

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Makro - Free & Private Text Expander with AI Rewrite & Encrypted Sync

Stop retyping the same emails, replies, and templates. Makro lets you create text shortcuts (macros) that expand instantly when you type a hotword - on any website, in any text field.

Type ".sig" and it becomes your full email signature. Type ".ty" and it becomes a polished thank-you reply. It's that simple.

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WHY MAKRO?
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✅ Completely free - unlimited macros, categories, and usage. No account required.
🔒 Privacy-first - AES-256-GCM encryption protects all your data. Zero-knowledge architecture means even we can't read your macros.
🤖 AI-powered - Smart Rewrite transforms any text: make it formal, casual, or shorter - or fix grammar. Runs locally with Ollama (free) or via Makro Cloud (Pro).
⚡ Works everywhere - Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers (Brave, Arc, etc.). Expands in any text field on any website - email, support tools, docs, chat, and more.

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HOW IT WORKS
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1. Install Makro - add to Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. No account needed. A welcome page guides you through setup.
2. Refresh open tabs - Makro needs a page reload to work on tabs that were open before install.
3. Create your first macro - set a hotword (e.g., ".sig") and the text it expands to.
4. Type and expand - type the hotword on any website and watch it transform.

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FREE FEATURES
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📝 Unlimited macros organized in categories and subcategories
⌨️ Hotword expansion - type a short trigger word, text expands automatically
🔤 25+ dynamic placeholders - dates, clipboard, cursor position, prompted input, calculations, form filling, and more
⭐ Favorites & tags - star important macros and add tags for quick filtering
🔑 Keyboard shortcuts - assign custom key combinations to any macro for instant expansion
📋 Clipboard history - never lose copied text again. Auto-clear wipes sensitive entries after a delay
📊 Usage statistics with heatmap and insights
🔍 Quick search popup (Ctrl+Shift+Space) to find and insert macros from any page
📁 Right-click context menu with folder structure
✍️ Markdown editor with live preview and formatting toolbar
☑️ Bulk operations - select, move, or delete multiple macros at once
🎨 Dark mode, light mode, and auto theme
🌐 Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean
⬇️ Import existing snippets from other text expanders (CSV, JSON, YAML, and AHK formats supported)
🔒 Spell check (uses your browser's built-in checker - text never leaves your device)
🤖 AI Smart Rewrite (25 rewrites/month)

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PRO FEATURES ($2.99/mo)
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☁️ Encrypted cloud sync across 2 devices
🤖 AI Smart Rewrite (500 rewrites/month)
🔍 Semantic search
📦 Shareable packs - export and share macro collections as portable packs
💾 Auto-backup (daily, weekly, or monthly)
📜 Version history for every macro

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PREMIUM FEATURES ($5.99/mo)
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☁️ Cloud sync across 3 devices
🤖 10,000 AI rewrites/month
⭐ Priority support
All paid plans include a 1-month free trial.

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WHY SWITCH TO MAKRO?
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Most text expanders are paid, lack encryption, or limit free-tier functionality. Makro is free with unlimited macros, zero-knowledge encryption, AI rewrite, and 25+ placeholders - no account required.

Switching from another tool? Makro imports snippets from 11 popular formats including CSV, JSON, YAML, and AHK.

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PRIVACY & SECURITY
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• Free tier: all data stays on your device, encrypted at rest. No ads, no third-party analytics
• Cloud sync uses zero-knowledge encryption (AES-256-GCM) - your macros are encrypted client-side before transmission
• Minimal telemetry: optional anonymous weekly heartbeat with two independent tiers (basic counts and detailed feature usage, both controllable in Settings). No personal data collected. Optional anonymous uninstall feedback
• Local AI Only mode keeps all AI processing on your device
• Auto-clear clipboard wipes sensitive entries after a configurable delay
• Privacy policy: makroexpander.com/privacy

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PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED
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• Content script (all URLs) - detects hotword typing in text fields and replaces with macro content. Only reads the focused input element; does not read page content or collect browsing data
• storage - save your macros locally
• clipboardRead/Write - clipboard history and [$CLIPBOARD] placeholder
• activeTab - access the current page for macro expansion
• contextMenus - right-click menu for quick macro access
• alarms - scheduled auto-backup and sync timers
• downloads - save backup files to your device
• notifications - sync conflict alerts

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Questions? Visit makroexpander.com/contact or email [email protected]
Feature requests? Vote and suggest ideas at feedback.makroexpander.com

makroexpander.com

The text expander that respects your privacy. Makro gives you more for free than competitors charge for.

**How it works:** Type a short trigger word (like "sig") and Makro instantly replaces it with the full text you defined (like your complete email signature). Works in any text field on any website.

**Why Makro?**

• Unlimited macros on the free tier - no 20-snippet cap, no paywall to start.
• Zero-knowledge encryption - your macros are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before they leave your device. Our servers never receive your encryption keys and cannot read your content. No other text expander offers this.
• No account required - install and start expanding immediately. No email, no sign-up.
• Free local AI - use Ollama for Smart Rewrite without sending a single byte to the cloud.
• Switch easily - import directly from most popular text expanders.

**Key Features**

• Text Expansion - Create hotwords that expand into full text snippets. Works in plain text fields, rich text editors, and contenteditable elements. Optional preview before insertion.
• 25+ Dynamic Placeholders - Insert today's date, clipboard content, selected text, prompted input, counters, and more. Pro unlocks 5 advanced placeholders: math calculations [$CALC], regex find/replace [$REGEX], nested macros [$MACRO:hotword], custom date formatting [$DATE:format], and date math [$DATE+Nd]. Two more placeholders are in beta ([$IF:cond]...[$ENDIF] conditional, and [$OCR_RESULT] paired with Smart Copy).
• Category Organization - Organize macros into categories and subcategories. Drag, move, rename, and restructure as your library grows.
• Markdown Editor - Write macro bodies in Markdown with a full formatting toolbar: bold, italic, headings, lists, code blocks, tables, images, and live preview.
• Browser Spell Check - Native browser spell checking in the macro editor. Catches typos as you type, with right-click suggestions. Runs entirely in your browser - text never leaves your device.
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Assign custom key combinations to any macro for instant expansion without typing a hotword.
• Quick Search (Ctrl+Shift+Space) - Find and insert any macro from a global search popup without opening the extension.
• Clipboard History - Automatically saves recent clipboard entries for quick access. Password-like entries can be auto-excluded. Auto-clear wipes sensitive entries after a configurable delay.
• Right-Click Context Menu - Access your macros from any page via the right-click menu, organized by category and folder structure.
• Macro Favorites & Tags - Star important macros and add tags for quick filtering and organization.
• Usage Statistics - Track per-macro usage with charts, heatmaps, usage insights, and category breakdowns.
• Import & Export - Back up your macros as JSON files. Import from other Text Expanders.
• Bulk Operations - Select, move, or delete multiple macros at once.
• Dark, Light & Auto Themes - Choose dark or light mode, or let it follow your system preference automatically.
• Localization - Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Korean.

**Pro Features (Cloud Sync + Smart Rewrite) - 1 month free trial**

• Sync macros across up to 2 devices with end-to-end encryption (same zero-knowledge AES-256-GCM architecture).
• Smart Rewrite (500 Makro Credits/month) - Rewrite text in different tones: professional, casual, concise, expanded, or custom. Powered by AI through our secure proxy.
• Semantic Search - Find macros by meaning, not just keywords.
• Version History - Track changes to individual macros over time.
• Auto-Backup - Scheduled backups (daily, weekly, or monthly) downloaded to your device.
• Shareable Packs - Export macro collections as portable packs and share them with teammates.
• Manage connected devices and resolve sync conflicts.

**Premium Features (More Credits + Everything in Pro) - 1 month free trial**

• 10,000 Makro Credits per month (vs 500 in Pro).
• Sync across up to 3 devices.
• Priority support.

**Beta Features (Early Access) - sign up at makroexpander.com/beta**

Open to Pro and Premium subscribers via the beta program. Beta access is granted by signing up; features are provided as-is and may change.

• Smart Variants - context-aware macro bodies that change depending on the site you're on, time of day, browser language, field type, or operating system. One hotword, multiple expansions.
• Suggest with AI - let Smart Rewrite propose variant bodies for an existing macro, sanitized to your tier and conditions.
• Smart Copy (OCR) - extract text from any image via on-device tesseract-wasm. Optional AI Cleanup routes through your configured AI provider (local Ollama / LM Studio stay on-device; Makro Cloud sends only the extracted text, never the image).
• Conditional placeholders [$IF:cond]...[$ELSE]...[$ENDIF] for inline conditional text inside macro bodies.

**Privacy First - Not Just a Slogan**

Other text expanders store your snippets in plaintext on their servers. Makro is different:

• Free tier: all data stays on your device, encrypted at rest. No ads, no third-party analytics.
• Cloud sync uses zero-knowledge encryption (AES-256-GCM) - our servers never receive your encryption keys and cannot read your macros. Only devices with your key can decrypt them.
• Local AI option available (Ollama / LM Studio) - get AI features without sending anything to the cloud. Local providers are the default; Makro Cloud is opt-in.
• Transparent telemetry - every privacy toggle in Settings has an (i) button that shows you the exact mock JSON payload that would be sent before you opt in. Two independent tiers (basic counts, detailed feature usage), each separately toggleable.
• Minimal data - on first install, we record your extension version, platform, locale, license tier, and a build-type flag (so test installs and uninstall pings don't inflate our usage stats). Device ID is one-way hashed (SHA-256) before transmission; we cannot link heartbeats to your identity.
• Open privacy policy: https://makroexpander.com/privacy
• Terms of Service: https://makroexpander.com/terms
• Public roadmap & feature voting: https://feedback.makroexpander.com

**Free vs Pro vs Premium**

Free - Unlimited macros, unlimited categories, clipboard history with sensitive-data filtering and auto-clear, basic placeholders, usage statistics with heatmap, keyboard shortcuts, favorites & tags, bulk operations, right-click context menu, Markdown editor, dark/light/auto themes, local AI (Ollama / LM Studio), 25 Makro Credits/month for cloud Smart Rewrite and Translation, spell check, 7 languages, 1 device. No account required.

Pro ($2.99/mo) - Everything in Free + cloud sync (2 devices, E2E encrypted), 500 Makro Credits/mo, semantic search, macro version history, auto-backup, shareable packs, 5 advanced placeholders (calc, regex, nested macros, custom date format, date math), and eligibility for the beta program. 1 month free trial.

Premium ($5.99/mo) - Everything in Pro + 10,000 Makro Credits/month, 3 devices, priority support. 1 month free trial.

Beta program (free for Pro+ subscribers) - Smart Variants, Suggest with AI, Smart Copy (OCR), and conditional placeholders [$IF:]. Sign up at makroexpander.com/beta. Beta features are provided as-is.

Apr 26, 2026

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Free text expander with AI rewrite, encrypted cloud sync, and 25+ placeholders. Create shortcuts that expand instantly anywhere.

Free text expander with Smart Rewrite, encrypted cloud sync, and 25+ placeholders. Create shortcuts that expand instantly anywhere.

Apr 19, 2026

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Makro - Text Expander: Free, Encrypted

Makro - Text Expander: Free, Private, Encrypted

Apr 8, 2026

description

Makro - Free Text Expander with AI Rewrite & Encrypted Sync

Stop retyping the same emails, replies, and templates. Makro lets you create text shortcuts (macros) that expand instantly when you type a hotword - on any website, in any text field.

Type ".sig" and it becomes your full email signature. Type ".ty" and it becomes a polished thank-you reply. It's that simple.

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WHY MAKRO?
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✅ Completely free - unlimited macros, categories, and usage. No account required.
🔒 Privacy-first - AES-256-GCM encryption protects all your data. Zero-knowledge architecture means even we can't read your macros.
🤖 AI-powered - Smart Rewrite transforms any text: make it formal, casual, or shorter - or fix grammar. Runs locally with Ollama (free) or via Makro Cloud (Pro).
⚡ Works everywhere - Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers (Brave, Arc, etc.). Expands in any text field on any website - email, support tools, docs, chat, and more.

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HOW IT WORKS
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1. Install Makro - add to Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. No account needed. A welcome page guides you through setup.
2. Refresh open tabs - Makro needs a page reload to work on tabs that were open before install.
3. Create your first macro - set a hotword (e.g., ".sig") and the text it expands to.
4. Type and expand - type the hotword on any website and watch it transform.

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FREE FEATURES
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📝 Unlimited macros organized in categories and subcategories
⌨️ Hotword expansion - type a short trigger word, text expands automatically
🔤 25+ dynamic placeholders - dates, clipboard, cursor position, prompted input, calculations, form filling, and more
⭐ Favorites & tags - star important macros and add tags for quick filtering
🔑 Keyboard shortcuts - assign custom key combinations to any macro for instant expansion
📋 Clipboard history - never lose copied text again. Auto-clear wipes sensitive entries after a delay
📊 Usage statistics with heatmap and insights
🔍 Quick search popup (Ctrl+Shift+Space) to find and insert macros from any page
📁 Right-click context menu with folder structure
✍️ Markdown editor with live preview and formatting toolbar
☑️ Bulk operations - select, move, or delete multiple macros at once
🎨 Dark mode, light mode, and auto theme
🌐 Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean
⬇️ Import existing snippets from other text expanders (CSV, JSON, YAML, and AHK formats supported)
🔒 Spell check (uses your browser's built-in checker - text never leaves your device)