SlashSnip

About

SlashSnip — Type Less, Write More

Stop typing the same text over and over. SlashSnip lets you create custom text shortcuts that instantly expand into full messages, emails, code snippets, or any text you use frequently.


HOW IT WORKS

1. Create a template with a short trigger (like /sig or ::email)
2. Add your full text content with optional dynamic placeholders
3. Type your trigger in any text field and press Space (or use Immediate mode)
4. Your trigger instantly expands into the full text


KEY FEATURES

Custom Triggers
Use any prefix you like: /hello, ::address, //todo, or whatever feels natural to you.

Dynamic Placeholders
Insert live data into your templates:
  • <clipboard> — Paste clipboard content automatically
  • <selection> — Include currently selected text
  • <date:YYYY-MM-DD> — Insert today's date in any format
  • <time:HH:mm> — Insert current time
  • <datetime:FORMAT> — Insert date and time together
  • <input:Name> — Prompt for custom input when expanding
  • <select:Option:A,B,C> — Choose from a dropdown list
  • <cursor> — Position your cursor exactly where you want it

Tab Stops
Create templates with multiple fill-in fields. Press Tab to jump between them for quick data entry.

Text Transforms
Apply automatic formatting with :upper, :lower, :title, or :trim transforms.

Organize with Groups
Keep templates organized by category, project, or however you prefer.

Import/Export
Back up your templates to JSON or share them between devices.

PERFECT FOR

• Customer support — Respond to common questions instantly
• Email — Insert signatures, greetings, and standard replies
• Coding — Expand boilerplate code, comments, and documentation
• Data entry — Fill forms faster with template-driven input
• Social media — Post consistent, formatted content across platforms
• Personal productivity — Any repetitive text you type regularly


PRIVACY FIRST

SlashSnip respects your privacy:
✓ All data stored locally on your device
✓ No accounts or sign-ups required
✓ No data collection or tracking
✓ No external servers or cloud sync
✓ Open source and transparent


PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

• Storage — Save your templates locally
• Clipboard Write — Enable clipboard placeholder functionality
• Active Tab — Detect triggers and expand text in input fields


GETTING STARTED

1. Install SlashSnip
2. Click the extension icon to open the options page
3. Create your first template with a trigger and content
4. Start typing your triggers in any text field

Save hours every week by turning repetitive typing into instant expansion. SlashSnip is lightweight, fast, and designed to stay out of your way until you need it.


REPORT BUGS

https://github.com/ThilinaTLM/slash-snip