pasteboard-textinsertion

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of inserting text into other macOS applications, overcoming the limitations of simple copy-pasting and enabling dynamic text expansion.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Multiple Insertion Methods: Supports clipboard simulation, character-by-character typing via CGEvent, and direct text field manipulation using the Accessibility API.
• Variable Expansion: Inserts dynamic content like clipboard data, dates, usernames, and custom prompted variables.
• Cursor Positioning: Automatically places the cursor after insertion based on a {{cursor}} placeholder.
• Use Case: Create a text expander that, when triggered, inserts a pre-defined template into a document, filling in the current date and prompting the user for a specific project name.

Quick Start

Use the pasteboard-textinsertion skill to insert the text "Hello, {{username}}! Today is {{date}}." into the active application.