TypeSnap

Spec sheet

What it does

TypeSnap expands short abbreviations into reusable text across apps on a Mac.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Intended users

The product FAQ says TypeSnap is designed for individuals and does not currently offer team or business licenses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Trial

The app is free for seven days without an account; after the trial, expansion pauses while snippets remain available to browse, edit, and export.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Support

The support page says the maker typically responds to email within 24 hours.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Accessibility

System-wide expansion requires macOS Accessibility permission, which TypeSnap uses to identify the focused control, insert expansions, and avoid secure password fields.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Custom scripts

TypeSnap can run JavaScript in a sandbox with a five-second timeout, without access to the file system or network.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Data collection

The privacy policy says TypeSnap does not collect, transmit, or store user data and has no analytics SDKs, crash reporting, advertising networks, or social media trackers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Data storage

The privacy policy says snippets are stored locally on the Mac as plain JSON files; optional iCloud sync sends them directly from the Mac to iCloud.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Import and export

It imports TextExpander CSV and plist files and TypeIt4Me clippings, and exports JSON, CSV, and TextExpander-compatible files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Network services

The product page says licensing and update checks use network services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Sync

Optional iCloud sync uses the user's iCloud storage and supports conflict choices to keep the local version, remote version, or both.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

System requirements

TypeSnap requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or newer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Templates

Snippets can include fill-in fields, date and time macros, clipboard content, simulated keystrokes, and nested snippets.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Text expansion

It supports immediate, delimiter, and manual trigger modes, plus case-sensitive matching and regex triggers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typesnap.app

Plans and prices

Every TypeSnap plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Text Expansion Software#28 of 317.4