Agentastic combines traditional text expansion with cutting-edge AI capabilities to create a comprehensive productivity tool. This section explores the three pillars of Agentastic's functionality.
Feature Overview
Text Expansion
The foundation of Agentastic - transform abbreviations into full text instantly. Create simple shortcuts or complex templates with variables, formatting, and dynamic content.
Key capabilities:
- Instant text replacement
- Multi-line expansions
- Dynamic variables
- Cursor positioning
- Format preservation
AI Completions
Harness the power of AI to generate contextual completions, rewrite content, and get intelligent suggestions. Works seamlessly alongside traditional expansions.
Key capabilities:
- Context-aware suggestions
- Multiple AI models
- Chat-style completions
- Code generation
- Language translation
Agentastic Launcher
Your command center for AI assistance. A floating interface that provides quick access to all features without leaving your current application.
Key capabilities:
- Quick AI queries
- Visual mode with screen capture
- Settings access
- Expansion management
- Multi-modal input
How They Work Together
Agentastic's features are designed to complement each other:
- Start with text expansion for frequently-used content
- Add AI completions for dynamic, context-aware text
- Use the launcher to access everything quickly
Common Use Cases
For Writers
- Expand common phrases and signatures
- Use AI to improve writing style
- Generate content ideas
- Translate text on the fly
For Developers
- Expand code snippets
- Generate boilerplate code
- Debug with AI assistance
- Document code automatically
For Business Professionals
- Quick email responses
- Meeting note templates
- Calendar integration
- Professional communication
For Students
- Note-taking shortcuts
- Research assistance
- Citation formatting
- Study guide generation
Getting the Most from Core Features
Start Simple
Begin with basic text expansions for your most-typed content:
- Email address
- Phone number
- Common responses
- Signatures
Gradually Add AI
Once comfortable with expansions, incorporate AI:
- Use
/emailfor message drafting - Try
/searchfor quick research - Experiment with different models
Master the Launcher
The launcher ties everything together:
- Set up a comfortable keyboard shortcut
- Learn the quick commands
- Customize your workflow
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Best For | Speed | Customization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Expansion | Repetitive text | Instant | High |
| AI Completions | Dynamic content | 1-3 seconds | Medium |
| Launcher | Quick access | Instant | High |
Integration Points
All core features integrate with:
- Every macOS application
- Cloud sync (optional)
- Team sharing (Pro version)
- Backup systems
- Analytics (optional)
Performance Considerations
Text Expansion
- Zero latency
- No internet required
- Minimal resource usage
AI Completions
- Requires internet connection
- Response time varies by model
- Smart caching reduces delays
Launcher
- Instant activation
- Lightweight overlay
- Efficient memory usage
What's Next?
Dive deeper into each core feature:
- Text Expansion - Master the fundamentals
- AI Completions - Explore AI capabilities
- Launcher - Learn advanced launcher techniques
Or explore:
- AI Commands for specialized tools
- Advanced Features for power users
- Reference Guide for complete documentation