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Jack Scott
Jack Scott

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🚀 Meet IntelliText: The Power Tool for Text Automation You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Ever felt bogged down by repetitive typing tasks? 😫 Whether you’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! 💪

✨ What is IntelliText?

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

Word Macros 📝: Type !email, and IntelliText can insert your entire email signature. Or !addr could fill in your address.
Action Macros ⚙️: 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. 🔧

🔑 Key Features You’ll Love

Custom Macros 🛠️: Build your shortcuts in macros.json for fast, flexible text handling.
Action Automation ⚡: From launching apps to pasting data, use # triggers to reduce redundant steps.
Extension Support 📦: Add your own functions or scripts and integrate them with IntelliText macros, expanding possibilities.
Macro Shuffle 🎲: Tired of typing the same things? Configure lists that shuffle outputs, like rotating programming languages or project tasks.
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🚀 How to Get Started

Clone the Repo 📥: Get IntelliText from GitHub and install dependencies or install using pip.
Create Your Macros ✏️: Define your frequently used text or actions in the it_macros.json file.
Run IntelliText 🏃: 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? 💡

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

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

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

👥 Join the IntelliText Community

IntelliText is open-source and open for contributions! 💡 If you have ideas for more powerful macros or custom extensions, share them with the community! Get IntelliText, give it a star ⭐ on GitHub, and let’s make text management smoother together.

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