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5. Macros

Record and replay automated key sequences with a single tap.

What is a Macro?

A macro is a recorded sequence of keystrokes that you can replay. For example: - Type your email signature with one tap - Send Ctrl+Shift+Esc followed by Alt+D in sequence - Automate a multi-step command sequence with delays between steps

Macro Token Syntax

Token Meaning
<CTRL> ... </CTRL> Hold/release Control
<SHIFT> ... </SHIFT> Hold/release Shift
<ALT> ... </ALT> Hold/release Alt/Option
<CMD> ... </CMD> Hold/release Command/Win/Super
<ESC>, <BACK>, <ENTER>, <SPACE> Special keys
<LEFT>, <RIGHT>, <UP>, <DOWN> Arrow keys
<HOME>, <END>, <TAB>, <DEL> Navigation keys
<F1> through <F12> Function keys
<DELAY1S>, <DELAY2S>, <DELAY5S>, <DELAY10S> Pauses (iOS also supports <DELAY500MS>)

Example:

Text Only
<CTRL><ALT>t</ALT></CTRL><DELAY1S>ls -la<ENTER>
This opens a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T), waits 1 second, then types ls -la and presses Enter.

Creating a Macro

  1. Go to Macros mode
  2. Tap "+" to create a new macro
  3. Enter a macro name/label
  4. Build the macro command sequence using the text field and quick-insert token chips
  5. Adjust the Send Char Interval (delay between keystrokes in milliseconds)
  6. Tap "Save"

Scheduling & Repeating (iOS)

Macros can be scheduled to run at a specific date/time with repeat count and interval. The app must be running for scheduled macros to fire.

Sub-Macro References (iOS)

Invoke other macros by name using <Macro>label</Macro>. Macros can nest up to 10 levels deep.

Next Steps