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๐Ÿš€ Meet IntelliText: The Power Tool for Text Automation You Didnโ€™t Know You Needed

Hello, Dev.to community! ๐ŸŽ‰

Ever felt bogged down by repetitive typing tasks? ๐Ÿ˜ซ Whether youโ€™re a developer, writer, or anyone who types a lot, IntelliText is here to save you time. This Python-based tool listens to your keyboard input, auto-inserting text or performing actions based on custom macros. Say goodbye to redundancy and hello to productivity! ๐Ÿ’ช

โœจ What is IntelliText?

IntelliText is your new best friend for automating frequent text and commands. Itโ€™s designed to manage word macros and action macros through customizable shortcuts. For instance:

Word Macros ๐Ÿ“: Type !email, and IntelliText can insert your entire email signature. Or !addr could fill in your address.
Action Macros โš™๏ธ: Need to quickly paste clipboard content? Use #cb to instantly insert it, or create a macro like #deploy to launch your favorite script.
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With its extension support, IntelliText is adaptable to any unique workflow, ensuring it grows with your needs. ๐Ÿ”ง

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Features Youโ€™ll Love

Custom Macros ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ: Build your shortcuts in macros.json for fast, flexible text handling.
Action Automation โšก: From launching apps to pasting data, use # triggers to reduce redundant steps.
Extension Support ๐Ÿ“ฆ: Add your own functions or scripts and integrate them with IntelliText macros, expanding possibilities.
Macro Shuffle ๐ŸŽฒ: Tired of typing the same things? Configure lists that shuffle outputs, like rotating programming languages or project tasks.
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๐Ÿš€ How to Get Started

Clone the Repo ๐Ÿ“ฅ: Get IntelliText from GitHub and install dependencies or install using pip.
Create Your Macros โœ๏ธ: Define your frequently used text or actions in the it_macros.json file.
Run IntelliText ๐Ÿƒ: With one click, IntelliText starts working with your macros, ready to simplify your workflow.
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Examples: What Can IntelliText Do for You? ๐Ÿ’ก

  1. Email Management ๐Ÿ“ง: Insert standardized replies with a shortcut. Type !thanks, and it can auto-fill a thank-you note.

  2. Coding Shortcuts ๐Ÿ’ป: Use macros to insert commonly used code snippets or comments, saving time on boilerplate code.

  3. Quick Data Access ๐Ÿ“‚: Set up #link to open frequently used resources like documentation or project files directly from IntelliText.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join the IntelliText Community

IntelliText is open-source and open for contributions! ๐Ÿ’ก If you have ideas for more powerful macros or custom extensions, share them with the community! Get IntelliText, give it a star โญ on GitHub, and letโ€™s make text management smoother together.

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