TypeLocal — Private Text Expander

Expand text snippets instantly in any web text field. Private, local-first, and subscription-free.

Stop typing the same things over and over. TypeLocal is a lightweight, private text expander for Chrome. Create simple shortcuts like ";email", ";addr", or ";reply", then type them anywhere to instantly expand into full text. Turn this: ";reply" Into this: “Thanks for reaching out! I’ll take a look and get back to you shortly.” No digging through old messages. No copy-paste loops. Just type a shortcut and move on. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY REPETITIVE TYPING Use TypeLocal for things like: • Email replies and signatures • Customer support responses • Addresses and contact details • Frequently used links • Code snippets and commands • Forms and repetitive data entry • Dates and timestamps • Templates and canned responses • Anything you find yourself typing more than once PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your snippets stay on your device. No account. No cloud storage. No tracking. No sending your text anywhere. Everything you save stays with you. DYNAMIC VARIABLES Make snippets more useful with variables like: "{date}" — inserts today’s date "{time}" — inserts the current time TypeLocal Pro also adds "{clipboard}" so you can drop in whatever you last copied. FREE VERSION Everything you need to get started: • Up to 10 snippets • Instant expansion • Date and time variables • Local storage only • No account required TYPELOCAL PRO Need more flexibility? One-time purchase: $4.99 lifetime — no subscription. Unlocks: • Unlimited snippets • Categories for organization • Clipboard variable support • Site exclusions • JSON backup & restore • Future Pro features Whether you’re answering emails all day, filling out forms, writing code, or just tired of retyping the same things, TypeLocal helps you get it done faster. Type less. Get more done.