# Retext Retext turns short triggers into full phrases as you type on macOS, helping you reuse addresses, signatures, code, replies, and prompts without leaving your current app. - Findings24: - Website: - Pricing: Freemium - Categories: Developer Tools ## What is Retext? Retext expands short triggers into longer text snippets as you type on macOS. It is designed to work system-wide, so the same shortcut can expand in email, chat, code editors, browsers, and other apps where you can type. The app focuses on keeping the workflow simple: create a snippet, assign a trigger, and let it replace the trigger instantly. Retext also adds AI-generated snippets, tags for organizing content, and team libraries for shared use on paid plans. ## What can Retext do? ### System-wide expansion on Mac Retext runs in the background and expands snippets in any app where you can type, including email, Slack, VS Code, and browsers. ### Instant trigger replacement Type a semicolon trigger such as \`;addr\` and Retext replaces it immediately, without opening a popover or interrupting your flow. ### Snippet organization with tags Snippets can be grouped with tags, which makes it easier to organize content by project, client, or category. ### AI-assisted snippet generation You can generate snippet text from a title and optional prompt, and free users receive one complimentary AI generation while Pro users get unlimited AI-generated snippets and prompt variations. ### Native macOS app Retext is built in Swift and presented as a lightweight native Mac app rather than an Electron-based desktop app. ### Shared team snippet libraries Team plans include shared snippet libraries, real-time sync, and role-based permissions for group use. ## Use Cases ### Reusable email and support replies Use snippets for canned responses, follow-up messages, and support templates that you need to send repeatedly. ### Developer boilerplate and commands Store code blocks, shell commands, and other repeating development text so they can be inserted quickly while coding. ### Addresses, signatures, and contact details Keep personal or business contact text in one snippet and expand it whenever you need to paste it into a form or message. ### Prompt writing and AI workflows Generate or store AI prompts, then reuse them as snippets for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and other tools. ### Shared team responses and templates Let multiple people use a common snippet library for consistent replies, references, or internal text. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does Retext work in every app on Mac? Yes. Retext is described as system-wide and works in any app where you can type, including email, Slack, VS Code, and browsers. ### Do snippets stay on my device? Yes. The site says snippets are stored locally on your Mac and are not sent anywhere, except when you use AI generation. ### Why does Retext ask for Accessibility permission? It needs Accessibility access to detect keystrokes and expand snippets system-wide on macOS. ### Can I change the trigger character? No. The FAQ says Retext currently uses semicolon (\`;\`) as the trigger character and that it is not configurable. ### Is there a team workflow? Yes. Team plans include shared snippet libraries, real-time sync, and role-based permissions, and the site says you can create a team from Settings after downloading Retext. ## Quick Facts - **Category**: Productivity - **Platform**: macOS - **Primary function**: Text expansion - **Source domain**: retext.io - **Supported OS**: macOS 15 or later - **Input trigger**: Semicolon (\`;\`)