Getting Started

In this section, we’ll cover the basics of Snipto to quickly get you started. Make sure to install Snipto before diving into the next sections.

What is Snipto?

Snipto is a minimal, cross-platform desktop application that lets you assign global keyboard or text-based shortcuts to frequently used text snippets. It enables instant pasting anywhere, making repetitive typing tasks faster and easier.

Key features include a snippet dashboard, import/export shortcut, system tray access, quick toggling of snippet activity, and a search window to quickly find shortcut keys.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: macOS 11+ or Windows 10+
  • Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64)
  • Permissions:
    • macOS: Accessibility permissions must be enabled for global keyboard listening
  • System tray support must be available and enabled

Installation Guide

Select your operating system to view platform-specific installation steps:

Launching the App

After installing Snipto, getting started is quick and easy:

Windows: If you created a shortcut during installation, you'll find Snipto on your desktop. Otherwise, search “Snipto” in the Start Menu → Click to launch.macOS: Open Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → Type “Snipto” → Hit Enter.Linux: Open a terminal and run snipto.

Once launched, Snipto will run silently in the background and can be accessed from your system tray (Windows/Linux) or status bar (macOS) if the option for running the app in background is enabled.

Next: Using app →