A versatile MacroPad server application that lets you create, manage, and execute custom macros from both a local interface and remotely via a web interface.

Features

Text Macros: Insert frequently used text snippets with a single click
Application Macros: Launch applications or scripts directly
Key Modifiers: Add Ctrl, Alt, Shift modifiers and Enter keypress to your text macros
Custom Images: Assign images to macros for easy identification
Web Interface: Access and trigger your macros from other devices on your network
System Tray Integration: Runs silently in your system tray for easy access
Persistent Storage: Macros are automatically saved for future sessions

Requirements

Python 3.11+
Required Python packages:
- tkinter
- flask
- pyautogui
- pystray
- Pillow (PIL)
- flask_cors
- waitress

Installation

Clone or download this repository
Install the required dependencies:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
Run the application:
```
python mp-server-v2.py
```

Alternative Installation Method

Windows only

Create a Folder you wish to run MacroPad from
Download mp-serverv2.exe from the dist folder
Accept the security notices, and run the application

Important

The executable is unsigned and may trigger security warnings. You may need to click "More info" and "Run anyway" in Windows SmartScreen or add an exception in your antivirus software.

Usage

Main Interface

When launched, MP-Server displays your existing macros with options to:

Add New Macro: Create text snippets or application shortcuts
Edit Macro: Modify existing macros
Delete Macro: Remove unwanted macros
Minimize to Tray: Hide the application to your system tray
Exit: Close the application completely

Creating a Macro

Click the "Add Macro" button
Fill in the details:
- Name: A descriptive name for your macro
- Type: Choose between Text or Application
- Command/Text: The text to insert or application command to run
- Modifiers: Select any combination of Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Enter
- Image: Optionally add an image for visual identification
Click "Save" to create your macro

Remote Access

The application runs a web server enabling remote access:

Note your computer's local IP address (shown in the application header)
From another device on the same network, open a web browser
Navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:40000
Click on any macro to execute it on your main computer

System Tray

When minimized to the system tray:

Right-click the tray icon to show options
Select "Show" to restore the window
Select "Exit" to close the application

Example Application Commands

Windows Examples

Steam Applications

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" steam://rungameid/2767030

Chrome to a website

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" http://twitch.tv/shadowdao

README.md

MP-Server