Makro - Free Text Expander w/Rewrite & Encryption by TechHQUSA
Unlimited free text expansion with zero-knowledge encryption. No account needed. AI rewrite, cloud sync, clipboard history, 25+ placeholders, Markdown editor. Import from TextExpander & others. Privacy-first.
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WHY MAKRO?
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The text expander that respects your privacy. Makro gives you more for free than competitors charge for.
How it works: Type a short trigger word (like "sig") and Makro instantly replaces it with the full text you defined (like your complete email signature). Works in any text field on any website.
Why Makro?
Key Features
Pro Features (Cloud Sync + Smart Rewrite) - 1 month free trial
Premium Features (Unlimited AI + Everything in Pro) - 1 month free trial
Privacy First - Not Just a Slogan
Other text expanders store your snippets in plaintext on their servers. Makro is different:
Free vs Pro vs Premium
Free - Unlimited macros, unlimited categories, clipboard history with auto-clear, basic placeholders, usage statistics with heatmap, keyboard shortcuts, favorites & tags, bulk operations, right-click context menu, Markdown editor, dark/light/auto themes, local AI (Ollama), spell check, 7 languages, 1 device. No account required.
Pro ($2.99/mo) - Everything in Free + cloud sync (2 devices, E2E encrypted), AI Smart Rewrite (100/mo), semantic search, version history, auto-backup, shareable packs, 25+ advanced placeholders. 1 month free trial.
Premium ($5.99/mo) - Everything in Pro + 10,000 AI requests/month, 3 devices, priority support. 1 month free trial.
WHY MAKRO?
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The text expander that respects your privacy. Makro gives you more for free than competitors charge for.
How it works: Type a short trigger word (like "sig") and Makro instantly replaces it with the full text you defined (like your complete email signature). Works in any text field on any website.
Why Makro?
- Unlimited macros on the free tier - no 20-snippet cap, no paywall to start.
- Zero-knowledge encryption - your macros are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before they leave your device. Our servers never receive your encryption keys and cannot read your content. No other text expander offers this.
- No account required - install and start expanding immediately. No email, no sign-up.
- Free local AI - use Ollama for AI-powered text rewriting without sending a single byte to the cloud.
- Switch easily - import directly from TextExpander, Espanso, aText, AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, Alfred, Typinator, ProKeys, Text Blaze, Auto Text Expander, and Beeftext.
Key Features
- Text Expansion - Create hotwords that expand into full text snippets. Works in plain text fields, rich text editors, and contenteditable elements. Optional preview before insertion.
- 25+ Dynamic Placeholders - Insert today's date, clipboard content, selected text, prompted input, and more. Pro unlocks advanced placeholders: math calculations, counters, regex find/replace, nested macros, and custom date formatting.
- Category Organization - Organize macros into categories and subcategories. Drag, move, rename, and restructure as your library grows.
- Markdown Editor - Write macro bodies in Markdown with a full formatting toolbar: bold, italic, headings, lists, code blocks, tables, images, and live preview.
- Browser Spell Check - Native browser spell checking in the macro editor. Catches typos as you type, with right-click suggestions. Runs entirely in your browser - text never leaves your device.
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Assign custom key combinations to any macro for instant expansion without typing a hotword.
- Quick Search (Ctrl+Shift+Space) - Find and insert any macro from a global search popup without opening the extension.
- Clipboard History - Automatically saves recent clipboard entries for quick access. Password-like entries can be auto-excluded. Auto-clear wipes sensitive entries after a configurable delay.
- Right-Click Context Menu - Access your macros from any page via the right-click menu, organized by category and folder structure.
- Macro Favorites & Tags - Star important macros and add tags for quick filtering and organization.
- Usage Statistics - Track per-macro usage with charts, heatmaps, usage insights, and category breakdowns.
- Import & Export - Back up your macros as JSON files. Import from TextExpander, Espanso, aText, AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, Alfred, Typinator, ProKeys, Text Blaze, Auto Text Expander, and Beeftext.
- Bulk Operations - Select, move, or delete multiple macros at once.
- Dark, Light & Auto Themes - Choose dark or light mode, or let it follow your system preference automatically.
- Localization - Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Korean.
Pro Features (Cloud Sync + Smart Rewrite) - 1 month free trial
- Sync macros across up to 2 devices with end-to-end encryption (same zero-knowledge AES-256-GCM architecture).
- AI Smart Rewrite (100 requests/month) - Rewrite text in different tones: professional, casual, concise, expanded, or custom. Powered by AI through our secure proxy.
- Semantic Search - Find macros by meaning, not just keywords.
- Version History - Track changes to individual macros over time.
- Auto-Backup - Scheduled backups (daily, weekly, or monthly) downloaded to your device.
- Shareable Packs - Export macro collections as portable packs and share them with teammates.
- Manage connected devices and resolve sync conflicts.
Premium Features (Unlimited AI + Everything in Pro) - 1 month free trial
- 10,000 AI Smart Rewrite requests per month (vs 100 in Pro).
- Sync across up to 3 devices.
- Priority support.
Privacy First - Not Just a Slogan
Other text expanders store your snippets in plaintext on their servers. Makro is different:
- Free tier: all data stays on your device, encrypted at rest. No ads, no third-party analytics.
- Cloud sync uses zero-knowledge encryption (AES-256-GCM) - our servers never receive your encryption keys and cannot read your macros. Only devices with your key can decrypt them.
- Local AI option available (Ollama) - get AI features without sending anything to the cloud.
- Minimal telemetry - on first install, we record your extension version, platform, and locale (no IP or identity). We count anonymous weekly active users (no personal data). If you uninstall, an optional anonymous feedback form helps us improve - no email or identity collected.
- Open privacy policy: https://api.makroexpander.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://api.makroexpander.com/terms
- Public roadmap & feature voting: https://feedback.makroexpander.com
Free vs Pro vs Premium
Free - Unlimited macros, unlimited categories, clipboard history with auto-clear, basic placeholders, usage statistics with heatmap, keyboard shortcuts, favorites & tags, bulk operations, right-click context menu, Markdown editor, dark/light/auto themes, local AI (Ollama), spell check, 7 languages, 1 device. No account required.
Pro ($2.99/mo) - Everything in Free + cloud sync (2 devices, E2E encrypted), AI Smart Rewrite (100/mo), semantic search, version history, auto-backup, shareable packs, 25+ advanced placeholders. 1 month free trial.
Premium ($5.99/mo) - Everything in Pro + 10,000 AI requests/month, 3 devices, priority support. 1 month free trial.
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Get data from the clipboard
- Input data to the clipboard
- Block content on any page
- Download files and read and modify the browser’s download history
- Display notifications to you
- Access your data for all websites
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for localhost:11434
- Access your data for 127.0.0.1:11434
- Access your data for api.makroexpander.com
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 1.0.1
- Size
- 369.98 KB
- Last updated
- 21 hours ago (Mar 18, 2026)
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- All Rights Reserved
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