hotpy

Python based cross-platform abbreviation hotkeys

TODO

• Symbols in hotkey abbreviations.
• Alert, prompt, and confirm functions for complex hotkey output.

Installation

hotpy requires the pynut package, install it via pip:

pip install pynput

Clone hotpy to a local directory:

git clone https://github.com/Akufoolz/hotpy.git

Run hotpy.py to start the script

Usage

Hotkeys are activated via the spacebar. The string of characters typed prior to hitting spacebar is compared to the list of abbreviations from the hotkeys.txt file. If a match is found the hotkey text will replace the abbreviation.

Hotkeys File

Hotkeys are defined within the hotkeys.txt file. Create a new text file called hotkeys.txt inside the root folder of the app.

Single Line Hotkeys

To add a single line hotkey to the hotkeys.txt file. Separate the hotkey abbreviation and text with double colons ::

Example:

expl::This is an example hotkey!

Multi-Line Hotkeys

To add a multi-line hotkey to the hotkeys.txt file. Use the :( marker at the end of the hotkey abbreviation. Place your multi-line text line by line beneath the abbreviation line. End the hotkey by placing a ): marker on it's own line beneath the text lines.

Example:

exml:(
The text of this
hotkey is on
multiple lines.
):

Config File

The config.json file has two key values that can be modified:

"altDir": ""

Modify this key's value to contain the absolute path to your hotkeys.txt file if you do not wish to save it within the root of app folder. Make sure to escape any backslashes on Windows machines.

"hotkeyFile": "hotkeys.txt"

Modify this key's value if you decide to name your hotkey text file different than hotkeys.txt