Makro - Free Text Expander w/Rewrite & Encryption version history - 25 versions
Makro - Free Text Expander w/Rewrite & Encryption by TechHQUSA
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Latest version
Version 1.0.1
Released Mar 18, 2026 - 369.98 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterMakro 1.0.1 - more privacy controls and bug fixes.
Privacy
- New installs now default to Local AI Only - AI rewrite works on your device out of the box(Ollama required), no cloud requests unless you opt in
- New privacy step during first-run setup so you choose your analytics preferences upfront
- Analytics split into two levels you control independently in Settings > Privacy Controls:
- Basic: anonymous aggregate counts (how many macros, how often you expand)
- Detailed (off by default): which features you use (theme, AI provider, clipboard history, etc.)
- Updated privacy policy with full transparency on what each level includes
Fixes
- Encryption diagram now readable on dark backgrounds
- Search overlay closes properly after deleting a macro
- Security improvementsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Older versions
Version 1.0.0
Released Mar 16, 2026 - 362.43 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterMakro 1.0 - the free, private text expander with AI rewrite and encrypted sync.
After an extensive beta, Makro 1.0 brings together everything you need to stop retyping the same text:
Smart Macros
- Conditional placeholders: show different text based on website, time of day, language, or OS
- Macro variants: one hotword, multiple bodies - automatically selected by context rules
- Tab stops: press Tab to jump between editable fields after expansion
- Enhanced prompts: dropdowns, number inputs, and multi-line prompts batched into a single form
AI Smart Rewrite (free for everyone)
- 25 cloud rewrites/month - no account required
- Rewrite selected text directly on the page with the inline overlay
- Choose from formal, casual, grammar fix, shorten, expand, or bullets
- Runs on Makro's own infrastructure (Cloudflare Workers AI) - your text is never sent to third-party AI providers
- Or use Ollama for fully local, offline AI processing
25+ Dynamic Placeholders
- Dates, math expressions, auto-incrementing counters, regex transforms
- Form filling: Tab, Enter, and auto-fill from clipboard
- Cursor positioning, prompted input, nested macros, and more
Encrypted Cloud Sync (Pro/Premium)
- AES-256-GCM encryption - your macros are encrypted on your device before transmission
- Multi-device sync with automatic conflict resolution
- Zero-knowledge architecture - even Makro's servers cannot read your data
Works Everywhere
- Reliable expansion in Zendesk, Gmail, Notion, Google Docs, Freshdesk, and all major web editors
- Firefox and Chrome/Edge/Brave/Arc support
- Search overlay (Ctrl+Shift+Space) to find and insert macros from any page
- Right-click context menu with folder structure, favorites, and recent macros
Security and Privacy
- Independent security audit completed with all findings resolved
- No ads, no third-party analytics, no behavioral tracking
- Local AI Only mode keeps all AI processing on your device
- Auto-clear clipboard wipes sensitive entries after a configurable delay
Quality of Life
- Fuzzy search with relevance ranking across all categories
- Clipboard history with source tracking
- Usage statistics with heatmap
- Bulk select, move, and delete
- Import from TextExpander, Espanso, aText, AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, Alfred, Typinator, ProKeys, Text Blaze, Auto Text Expander, and Beeftext
- Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese
Free to use with unlimited macros. No account required.
Pro ($2.99/mo) and Premium ($5.99/mo) plans available for cloud sync, more AI rewrites, semantic search, and shareable packs.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.23
Released Mar 15, 2026 - 358.58 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.22
Released Mar 12, 2026 - 357.83 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterNew Advanced Placeholder available for beta testersSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.19
Released Mar 10, 2026 - 339.44 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterBug fixesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.18
Released Mar 9, 2026 - 339.41 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.16
Released Mar 9, 2026 - 338.76 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.15
Released Mar 9, 2026 - 337.58 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterMakro v0.9.15 — March 9, 2026
New: Smart Search
Search now finds macros even with partial or fuzzy matches and ranks results by relevance. Titles and hotwords are weighted higher so the best match appears first.
Bug Fixes
Fixed: Inserting macros from search overwrites content in rich editors — Using the search overlay to insert a macro in editors like Zendesk or CKEditor no longer replaces your existing text.
Fixed: Inline AI rewrite replaces wrong text in Firefox — The rewrite feature in CKEditor5 on Firefox now correctly replaces only the selected text.
Fixed: Untitled macros appearing too high in search results
Makro v0.9.14 — March 4, 2026
Bug Fixes
Fixed: AI rewrite quota showing incorrect count across devices — Monthly usage is now tracked consistently, so your remaining rewrites display the correct number on all devices.
Fixed: AI quota counter not updating after a rewrite — The counter now refreshes immediately instead of requiring you to reopen the popup.
Fixed: Embedding generation failing for large macro libraries — Users with 600+ macros can now generate search embeddings without the process stalling or erroring out.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.14
Released Mar 5, 2026 - 327.22 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterModal fixesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.12
Released Mar 4, 2026 - 326.94 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSingle line fix for ZDSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.11
Released Mar 4, 2026 - 326.98 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.10
Released Mar 4, 2026 - 326.88 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterBug fixesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.9
Released Mar 3, 2026 - 326.64 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.6
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 325.82 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.5
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 325.81 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.4
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 325.82 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and later3RD time was not a charm updateSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.3
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 325.62 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterZendesk/ckeditor fix. 3rd time's a charm?Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.2
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 325.47 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterMinor Zendesk fixSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.9.1
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 325.37 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterBug fixes
Zendesk debugging
Performance OptimizationsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.8.8
Released Mar 2, 2026 - 326.27 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterv0.8.8- Makro now opens automatically after install so you can start the onboarding right away
- Added a pin-to-toolbar callout so new users know how to keep Makro one click away
- Added a tip about right-click context menu access for quick macro insertion
- Localization updates across all 7 supported languages
v0.8.7- Fixed text expanding twice on Zendesk and other rich text editors in Firefox
- Fixed text expansion not working in some contenteditable fields in Firefox
- Added cooldown guard to prevent rare double-expansion from queued input events
Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.7.6
Released Feb 28, 2026 - 308.16 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterNew:
Sync passphrase setup — cloud sync now guides you to set a passphrase before enabling, keeping your data secure from the start.
Smart AI suggestion — Pro and Premium users running local AI get a prompt to try Makro Cloud for easier, zero-setup rewrites.
Fixed:
Pack detail button — the install/upgrade button now stays visible at the bottom of pack previews instead of scrolling away.
Scrolling improvements — onboarding, pack browsing, and the genre grid no longer overflow or cut off content.
Search from right-click menu — "Search Makro" now opens the quick search overlay directly, as expected.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.7.2
Released Feb 26, 2026 - 305.09 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterMinor License key regression fixedSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.7.1
Released Feb 26, 2026 - 305.09 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterBug Fixes, Importer Tools Enhancements, and Security & Performance ImprovementsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.6.0
Released Feb 23, 2026 - 257.17 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterBug fixes
Organized settings
Resolved import issuesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 0.5.1
Released Feb 17, 2026 - 198.49 KBWorks with firefox 128.0 and laterMinor bug fixSource code released under All Rights Reserved