Snip-ItsWe are announcing Snip-Its - a text expansion tool built for people who value privacy, simplicity, and getting things done. Available now for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What Is Snip-Its?
Snip-Its is a desktop application that lets you create short triggers that expand into full text. Type a few characters, and your snippet replaces them instantly in any application, system-wide.
Whether you are writing emails, filling out forms, coding, or responding to support tickets, Snip-Its saves you from typing the same text over and over.
Why We Built It
Most text expansion tools require cloud accounts, store your data on remote servers, or charge monthly fees that add up. We wanted something different:
- Privacy-first. All your snip-its are stored locally on your machine. No cloud sync, no accounts, no tracking. Your text never leaves your computer.
- Lightweight. Snip-Its runs quietly in the background without slowing down your system. No bloat, no unnecessary features.
- Affordable. A generous free tier with all features and 5 snip-its. Premium unlocks unlimited snip-its for $2/month billed annually - a fraction of what competitors charge.
- Cross-platform. Works on Windows (64-bit) and macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon).
Key Features
Text Expansion
Create custom triggers that instantly expand into full text. Type an abbreviation like ;sig and watch it transform into your complete email signature. Works in every application on your system.
Snip-It Management
Organize your snip-its with folders and search. Find any snip-it instantly, even as your library grows to hundreds of entries.
Advanced Variables
All users get access to advanced variables - dynamic placeholders that insert dates, clipboard content, cursor positioning, and more into your expanded text.
No Account Required
Download, install, and start using Snip-Its immediately. No sign-up forms, no email verification, no cloud dependencies. If you purchase Premium, a license key is delivered to your email - enter it in the app and you are done.
Free vs Premium
The free version includes all features with a 5 snip-it limit. Every feature works the same - Premium simply removes the snip-it limit.
Premium is $2/month billed annually ($24/year) with a 7-day money-back guarantee. No auto-renewal surprises - you will be notified before renewal.
Built for LLM Workflows
Snip-Its is the only text expansion tool designed with LLM integration in mind. Through its CLI interface, AI agents and automated workflows can create, read, and trigger snippets programmatically.
Use cases include:
- Token saving. Store frequently used prompts as snippets. Expand a short trigger into a detailed system prompt, saving API tokens on every request.
- Coded messages. Create shorthand systems for efficient communication between humans and AI agents.
- Automated workflows. Integrate Snip-Its into scripts and pipelines that need to generate or insert text.
Get Started
Snip-Its is available now as a free download for Windows and macOS. Visit the download page to get started, or check out pricing for Premium details.