trigr

A cross-platform text expander that runs in the background. Define trigger keywords that automatically expand into text, code snippets, or dynamic expressions.

Features

• Trigger-based expansion: Type a trigger keyword and it automatically expands
• Argument mode: Use ! to capture arguments for dynamic replacements
• Variables: Define global variables using Trill expressions
• Scripting: Use Trill for complex transformations and conditions
• Packages: Install pre-made trigger packages for common content
• System tray: Runs in background, accessible via system tray icon
• Cross-platform: Windows support with hotkey listener

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• Rust 1.70+
• npm or pnpm

Setup

npm install

Run Development Server

npm run tauri dev

Build for Production

npm run tauri build

Usage

1. Create Triggers: Go to the Triggers tab and click "New Trigger"

   • Set a trigger text (e.g., ;email)
   • Set the replacement text (e.g., john@example.com)

2. Use Arguments: Enable argument mode to capture typed text after the trigger

   • Trigger: ;cap
   • Replacement: {{upper(args)}}
   • Type: ;cap hello → HELLO

3. Use Variables: Define global variables in the Variables tab

   • Variable: {{name}}
   • Script: "John"

4. Install Packages: Browse and install trigger packages from the Packages tab

Keyboard

• Escape: Cancel argument capture or close dialogs
• Ender character (default !): Finalizes argument capture

Tech Stack

• Tauri 2 (Rust backend)
• React + TypeScript (frontend)
• Vite (build tool)
• Trill (scripting engine for replacements)