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# Snippets

> Replace trigger phrases with predefined text.

## What it does

Snippets replace your trigger phrase with predefined text. It's the simplest trigger type — say a short phrase, get a longer text.

## Configuration

| Setting         | Description                       |
| --------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Output Text** | The text to insert when triggered |

## Examples

| Trigger Phrase | Output Text                                                |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| "my email"     | [john.smith@company.com](mailto:john.smith@company.com)    |
| "my address"   | 123 Main Street, City, State 12345                         |
| "my phone"     | (555) 123-4567                                             |
| "regards"      | Best regards, John Smith                                   |
| "meeting link" | [https://zoom.us/j/123456789](https://zoom.us/j/123456789) |

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## Creating a snippet

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Triggers">
    Go to **Triggers** in Hermes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create new trigger">
    Click **+** or **New Trigger**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the phrase">
    Enter what you'll say (e.g., "my email").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose matching mode">
    Select **Exact** for simple replacements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Snippets">
    Choose **Snippets** as the action type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter output text">
    Type the text you want inserted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Multi-line text

You can include line breaks in your output text. This is useful for:

* Email signatures
* Code snippets
* Template responses
* Formatted addresses

### Example: Email signature

**Trigger phrase**: "my signature"

**Output text**:

```
Best regards,

John Smith
Senior Developer
john@acme.com
```

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## Use cases

### Contact information

Quick insertion of emails, phone numbers, addresses.

### Canned responses

Pre-written replies for common questions or situations.

### Code snippets

Frequently used code patterns or boilerplate.

### Templates

Meeting notes, status updates, report formats.

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## Tips

* **Keep trigger phrases short** — "addr" is faster than "my home address"
* **Use exact matching** — Prevents accidental triggers
* **Test your output** — Make sure formatting looks right in your target apps

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