TypeDeck - Text Expander & Shortcuts

About

TypeDeck is a lightning-fast, minimalist text expander and typing shortcut utility designed to eliminate repetitive typing. Whether you are writing emails, filling forms, replying to support tickets, or inserting code snippets, TypeDeck lets you instantly expand short triggers into fully formatted rich text.

Designed with a clean, developer-friendly Supabase-inspired aesthetic, TypeDeck is 100% serverless and offline-first—meaning your templates never leave your local storage.

🚀 KEY FEATURES

1. Text Expander & Auto-Complete Macros
- Turn simple triggers (like "/thanks" or "/meet") into long templates instantly.
- Works natively inside any text input, textarea, or contenteditable rich editor (like Gmail, Notion, Google Docs, Jira, and Zendesk).
- Supports instant space/tab expansion or manual triggers.

2. Floating Command Palette (Alt + Shift + K)
- Can't remember a shortcut trigger? Press Alt+Shift+K (Option+Shift+K on Mac) to open a spotlight-style command launcher anywhere on the page.
- Type to search, use arrow keys to navigate, and hit Enter to insert.

3. Rich-Text WYSIWYG Editor
- Go beyond plain text. Format templates with bolding, italics, links, and lists.
- Smart Insertion: Automatically inserts rich formatted HTML into editors like Gmail/Outlook, and intelligently falls back to clean, plain text in simple input boxes.

4. Categorized Folders
- Group your shortcuts into custom categories (e.g., Support, Sales, Code, Personal) to keep things organized.
- Filter shortcuts instantly with interactive folder chips.

5. Dynamic Placeholders & Variables
- Insert customizable variables like dates, links, or text inputs.
- When triggered, TypeDeck prompts a minimalist popup modal to fill in placeholders before pasting the text.

6. Lightweight, Modern UI
- Monochromatic, clean theme.
- Default Light Mode with a simple toggle to Dark Mode.
- Clean layout with an integrated interactive instructions guide.

🔒 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE-FIRST
Your productivity tools shouldn't compromise your privacy. TypeDeck operates entirely inside your local browser storage:
- No external servers or API calls.
- No cloud account or registration required.
- Zero analytics or tracking scripts.
- No data leaves your machine.

💡 WHO IS TYPEDECK FOR?
- Customer Support: Insert canned responses, ticket answers, and FAQ links instantly.
- Developers & Engineers: Save frequently used terminal commands, SQL queries, and code snippets.
- Sales & Recruiters: Send personalized outreach messages, calendar links, and introduction scripts.
- Freelancers: Quick paste invoice info, signature blocks, and portfolio links.

⚙️ QUICK START GUIDE
1. Install TypeDeck and click the puzzle icon in the toolbar to open the Side Panel.
2. Click "+" to create your first shortcut (e.g., Trigger: "/meet", Content: "Let's meet tomorrow: [date] at [link]").
3. Go to any website, type "/meet" and press Space.
4. (Optional) Customize your Command Palette hotkey in "chrome://extensions/shortcuts".