Before we move forward, I want to ... Copied
Prompt for creating knowledge card page ... Copied
Please rewrite the email below ... Copied
Thanks for flagging this. We're ... Copied

Don't type it again.

Copy reusable text from a command palette.

Save frequently used email templates and text snippets. Pull them up instantly with a shortcut.

v0.3.4 Download for macOS 11+ See how it works
No input monitoring
No keywords to memorize
Works offline
Syncs without accounts
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How it works

Simple by design. Fast by nature.

⌥ + T
01. Open

Press one shortcut

Press your shortcut ( ⌥ T by default) while you work. The palette opens instantly in the foreground.

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Type Palette
Copied to Clipboard
02. Find

Type a few letters to search

Search runs locally on your Mac without any delay. You don't need to remember exact names or special keywords.

New Email
To: jane@example.com
Subject: Re: Your inquiry
Dear Jane, |
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03. Use

Paste when you want

Hit Enter in the palette to copy any snippet to your clipboard. You decide where and when to paste it.

Predictable behavior

Nothing happens unless you ask.

No input monitoring

We don't monitor your typing. The app doesn't see what you type in other windows.

No automatic replacement

No auto-correct surprises. We copy text to your clipboard. You paste it.

No trigger keywords

No more ;eml_sorry_group3 and hundreds of other keywords to memorize.

Your data stays yours

No account required. No cloud we control. Your snippets live in a folder you choose.

Use Cases

Where Type Palette
fits naturally

Work Communication

Wording you've polished already

Polished professional responses. Don't rewrite the same email five times a day.

We are looking into it Thanks for flagging this. We're taking a closer look...
Sorry for the delay This is taking a bit longer than expected...
Clarifying assumptions Before we move forward, I'd like to confirm we're on the same page...
Acknowledge feedback Thanks for sharing this — I understand where you're coming from...
Personal Checklists

External memory for life

Packing lists and weekly routines. Don't miss a step.

Costco weekly essentials
Chicken breast 4L Milk Greek yogurt +6 more
How-to Notes

Steps you already figured out

Document the solution once. No more Googling the same thing twice.

Set up external camera for zoom meetings
Steps to resize image for instagram
AI Prompts

Your personal prompt library

Save your best AI prompts. Get consistent results without re-typing complex instructions.

Polish work email Rewrite to sound calm, professional, and clear...
HTML knowledge cards Create a Bento-style knowledge card page...

Designed for everything you repeat. Not just for work.

Multi-Device

Same snippets. All your Macs.

No account. No subscription. Just your cloud drive.

Pick your cloud

Choose where your snippets live: Dropbox, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or local only.

Set once, sync forever

Point TypePalette to a folder. Changes sync automatically through your cloud drive — not ours.

Works offline

No internet? No problem. Edit anywhere. Sync when you reconnect.

Work Mac
Your Cloud Folder
Home Mac

Your snippets are stored as JSON files.
Human-readable. Fully portable. Never locked in.

If you've ever kept a "copy-paste" note

Type Palette is built for you. It replaces that messy note with something fast, searchable, and always one shortcut away.

No more hunting through notes.
No more copying from old emails.

Writers & Educators For those who value precision
Designers & Artists Who communicate visual ideas
Support & Operations For those tired of repetitive typing
Founders & Professionals For those who want speed, not settings
Families Managing shared routines together
Comparison

A different approach

Non-intrusive by design.

Type Palette
Text Expander Apps
Raycast Snippets feature
Input monitoring Does the app watch what you type? No Yes Yes
Auto text replacement Text inserted without confirmation Never Yes Optional
Triggers to memorize Abbreviations like ";ty" or "!addr" None Yes Yes
Accessibility permission System-level keyboard access Not needed Required Required
Configuration Setup complexity Minimal Medium Complex
Customizable shortcut Change the activation hotkey Yes Yes Yes
Multi-device sync Use on multiple Macs Your cloud drive Subscription cloud Raycast account
Account required Sign up to use sync No Yes Yes
Data location Where your snippets are stored Your choice Their servers Their servers
Workflow focus Primarily optimized for Search-first, built for large snippet sets Trigger-based, ideal for small memorized sets Multi-purpose commands, snippets as one feature
Best suited Workflows for Text-heavy workflows across many scenarios Fixed workflows with a limited set of templates General-purpose, command-driven workflows

Always within reach

Press T anywhere on your Mac.

No complex setup. No account. Works offline. Full control of your data.

Download for macOS

Opening TypePalette for the first time

Since TypePalette is distributed outside the App Store, macOS Gatekeeper may show a security warning. This is normal for indie apps — you can safely open it with a few clicks.

Quick steps

  1. 1 Open System Settings → Privacy & Security
  2. 2 Scroll to Security and click Open Anyway
  3. 3 Enter your password and confirm

The "Open Anyway" button appears within an hour of your first attempt.