Does Retext work in all apps?
Yes, Retext works system-wide on macOS. It runs in the background and works in any app where you can type—email, Slack, VS Code, browsers, and more.
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A macOS text expander that expands short triggers into full phrases as you type, with AI-powered content generation and dynamic fields.
The story so far
Retext is a native macOS text expansion app that lets you save frequently typed phrases as snippets and expand them instantly by typing a short trigger preceded by a semicolon. It works system-wide across all applications including email, Slack, VS Code, and browsers.
The app stores all snippets locally on your Mac with no account required. Retext features dynamic fields like date, time, clipboard contents, fill-in prompts, and cursor positioning that resolve when snippets expand. Pro users can generate snippet content using AI powered by Anthropic.
Retext requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later and is built in Swift for fast performance. It uses Accessibility permissions to detect keystrokes and expand snippets without logging or transmitting keyboard data.
Typeset features
- Dynamic fields: date, time, day, clipboard, fill-in prompts, cursor positioning
- AI-powered snippet generation
- Native Swift-built app for macOS
- Local storage with no account required
- Instant expansion without delay or popups
- Team snippet sharing with team plans
- Apple notarized application
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free: up to 5 snippets, 1 free AI generation. Pro: $2.50/month billed yearly at $29.99 or $4.99/month, unlimited snippets and AI generation. Lifetime: $49.99 one-time payment with all Pro features and future updates.
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Questions and answers
Is my data private?
Yes, your snippets are stored locally on your Mac and Retext doesn't send your data anywhere. The only exception is if you use AI generation, which sends your prompt to Anthropic's API.
Why does Retext need Accessibility permissions?
Retext needs Accessibility access to detect your keystrokes and expand snippets. This is the only way to provide system-wide text expansion on macOS. The app does not log or transmit your keystrokes.
What macOS versions are supported?
Retext requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. The app uses the latest macOS APIs to provide the best possible experience.
Can I change the trigger character?
Currently, Retext uses semicolon (;) as the trigger character. This was chosen because it's easy to type and rarely used at the start of words.
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