Show HN: I automated half of my typing (github.com)

Article summary

The author created a tool to automate typing shortcuts based on their own writing corpus, which suggests abbreviations to save time and increase productivity. The tool uses a corpus of text to find common phrases and generates config files for Autokey, a Linux program that implements keyboard shortcuts. The author found that abbreviating short words like 'the' saves more characters overall than abbreviating longer phrases. The tool is available on GitHub and can be customized to fit individual needs.

Main themes

• productivity tools
• typing automation
• keyboard shortcuts
• text expansion
• work-life balance
• security concerns

What commenters say

• Some commenters appreciate the tool's potential to increase productivity, but others express concerns about the pressure to constantly optimize and automate tasks.
• The use of a keylogger as a data source is considered, but also raises security concerns.
• Standardized abbreviations could improve consistency across different computers and users.
• The tool's effectiveness may vary depending on individual typing habits and the trade-off between speed and accuracy.
• Some commenters share their own experiences with similar tools and techniques, such as text expanders and shell aliases.
• Others discuss the importance of balancing productivity with relaxation and not overemphasizing the need for speed and efficiency.
• The idea of using a native desktop app to learn common phrases and suggest shortcuts is proposed as a potential extension of the tool.