# FlitKey

> Free, open-source text expansion for Windows and Linux.

Free, open-source text expansion for Windows and Linux. Work offline with local snippets, Espanso and AutoHotkey imports, and no account or telemetry.

## Facts
- Website: https://flitkey.xyz
- Pricing: open_source
- Categories: Open Source
- LotsDirectory page: https://lots.directory/products/flitkey
- Listing state: Unclaimed. We listed this product from its public website, and its owner has not claimed it yet.

## Detailed info

## What is FlitKey?

FlitKey is an open-source, offline desktop text expander for Windows and Linux.

## What FlitKey does

The application expands short keyboard triggers into longer text blocks, dates, and clipboard content across desktop applications. It runs locally without accounts or telemetry, stores snippets in a local JSON configuration file, provides a searchable snippet overlay, and imports snippet records from Espanso, AutoHotkey, CSV, TSV, and JSON files.

## Who FlitKey is for

Developers, writers, and desktop computer users on Windows and Linux seeking local text expansion without cloud dependencies.

## How FlitKey works

Users install the desktop application, define trigger keywords or hotkeys, or search snippets with an Alt+Space overlay on Windows and X11, or use Quick Insert with clipboard paste on Wayland.

## Key features

- Expands typed keyword triggers into full text snippets, dynamic dates, and clipboard content.
- Runs completely offline with zero telemetry and local JSON configuration storage.
- Includes a searchable snippet overlay triggered by Alt+Space on Windows and Linux X11.
- Imports existing snippet databases from Espanso, AutoHotkey, CSV, TSV, and JSON formats.
- Provides six built-in expansion packs containing 46 ready-made snippets.
- Built with Python 3.10+ and PyQt6 under the open-source MIT License.

## Pricing

As listed on flitkey.xyz, checked 13 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.

- Free: $0 forever under the open-source MIT License with no paid tiers, trials, or account requirements.

## Facts from flitkey.xyz, checked 13 October 2026

- Released under the open-source MIT License by Swaraj Nandedkar.
- Includes six expansion packs with 46 ready-made snippets.
- Stores all configurations locally in a plain JSON file without telemetry.

Written from FlitKey's own website ([Homepage](https://flitkey.xyz/), [About](https://flitkey.xyz/about), [Docs](https://flitkey.xyz/docs)). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.

## FAQ

### What operating systems are supported by FlitKey?
FlitKey supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, as well as Linux on both X11 and Wayland display servers.

### Does FlitKey send data or keystrokes to external servers?
No. FlitKey runs completely locally on the device with zero cloud dependencies and zero data telemetry.

### How does FlitKey handle Wayland on Linux?
On Wayland desktop sessions, typed triggers and global hotkeys are disabled, and users insert snippets via Quick Insert and clipboard paste.

### Can existing snippets from Espanso or AutoHotkey be imported?
Yes. FlitKey imports snippet libraries from Espanso .yml, AutoHotkey .ahk, CSV, TSV, and JSON files.

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