Introducing MuttonText: Free, open-source, cross-platform text expansion for Linux and macOS

Source: Dev.to

What is MuttonText?

MuttonText is a privacy‑first text snippet expansion tool that automates repetitive typing through intelligent keyword‑to‑snippet substitution. Built with native performance and Beeftext compatibility, it brings powerful text expansion to Linux and macOS users.

Key Features

• Privacy First – All data stays local. No telemetry. No cloud. Ever.
• Native Performance – Sub‑50 ms substitution latency through a Rust backend.
• Beeftext Compatible – Import/export Beeftext libraries seamlessly.
• Rich Variables – Date/time, clipboard, input dialogs, nested combos.
• Combo Picker – Quick search window for instant snippet access.
• Group Organization – Organize snippets into hierarchical groups.

Tech Stack

• Rust
• Tauri

Getting Started

Check out the repository for installation instructions and documentation:

GitHub: MuttonText

If you find it useful, a star on GitHub would be appreciated!

MuttonText is free and open‑source. Contributions welcome!