Snip-ItsSnip-Its 1.0.0 is officially here. After months of development and community feedback, we are proud to ship a text expansion tool that puts privacy, power, and simplicity first. Available now for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What's in 1.0.0
This is not a minimal launch. Version 1.0.0 ships with every feature we have built, available to every user from day one — including the free tier.
Python and JavaScript Custom Variables
Write real scripts that execute at expansion time. Generate dynamic dates, format calculations, call APIs, or produce any text you need. Snip-Its is the only text expander that supports both Python and JavaScript scripting.
Fill Form Variables
Create interactive snip-its with {{input:field_name}} syntax. When you type the trigger, a form appears so you can fill in dynamic values before the text is inserted. Perfect for templates that change slightly each time — support responses, meeting notes, bug reports.
Advanced Built-in Variables
Every snip-it can use dynamic placeholders: current date and time in any format, clipboard contents, cursor positioning after expansion, and more. These work alongside custom Python and JavaScript variables.
Local Encryption
All your snip-its are encrypted on disk. No cloud storage, no remote servers, no accounts. Your text stays on your machine and never leaves it.
Cross-Platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux
Native builds for all three major desktop platforms. Windows 64-bit, macOS Intel and Apple Silicon, and Linux AppImage. One tool for every machine you use.
GUI Snippet Manager
Organize your snip-its with a clean, fast interface. Folders, search, and instant access to edit any snippet. No config files to manage.
Free Tier: All Features, No Time Limit
The free tier includes every feature — Python scripting, JavaScript scripting, Fill Form, advanced variables, local encryption, cross-platform support. The only limit is 5 snip-its.
No credit card. No account. No expiration date.
Premium: $2/Month Billed Annually
Premium removes the snip-it limit for $24/year. That's less than half what TextExpander charges, and you get Python scripting, local encryption, and Linux support — features TextExpander doesn't offer.
Premium also includes priority support and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
How We Got Here
Snip-Its started as a simple idea: a text expander that doesn't send your data to the cloud. As we built it, we added scripting, Fill Form, and encryption — features that made it genuinely different from everything else on the market. We didn't want to ship until it was complete.
Version 1.0.0 is that product. Everything works. Everything is included. We are just getting started.
What's Next
- Snippet sync — Encrypted, local-first sync between your own devices. No third-party servers.
- Rich text expansion — Expand into formatted text, not just plain text.
- More variable types — Additional built-in variables based on community feedback.
Get Started
Download Snip-Its free for Windows, macOS, or Linux. If you need unlimited snip-its, check out Premium. And if you want to see how we stack up against the competition, read our comparison.