MP-Server/README.md

MacroPad Server

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
• Category Management: Organize macros into custom tabs for better organization
• Web Interface: Access and trigger your macros from other devices on your network
• System Tray Integration: Minimize to tray when minimized, exit when closed
• QR Code Generation: Quickly connect mobile devices to the web interface
• Sorting Options: Sort macros by name, type, or recent usage
• Persistent Storage: Macros are automatically saved for future sessions
• Dark Theme: Modern dark interface for comfortable use
• Modular Architecture: Clean separation of concerns with dedicated modules

Requirements

• Python 3.11+
• Required Python packages (install via requirements.txt):
  • tkinter
  • flask
  • pyautogui
  • pystray
  • Pillow (PIL)
  • waitress
  • netifaces
  • qrcode

Installation

Method 1: From Source

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Install the required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Method 2: Pre-built Executables

1. Go to the Releases page
2. Download the appropriate version for your operating system:
   • Windows: macropad.exe
   • Linux: macropad
   • macOS: macropad.app
3. Run the downloaded file

Important

The executables are unsigned and may trigger security warnings. You may need to click "More info" and "Run anyway" in Windows SmartScreen, adjust permissions on Linux (chmod +x macropad), or override Gatekeeper on macOS.

Usage

Main Interface

When launched, MacroPad 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
• Sort Options: Sort the Macros by type, name, and recent usage
• Manage Tabs: Assign categories to macros for better organization
• Start Web Server: Starts the web server to serve the MacroPad web interface.

Creating a Macro

1. Click the "Add Macro" button
2. Fill in the details:
   • Name: A descriptive name for your macro
   • Category: Assign a category to associate with a tab
   • 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
3. Click "Save" to create your macro

Remote Access

The application runs a web server enabling remote access:

1. Note your computer's local IP address (shown in the application header)
2. From another device on the same network, open a web browser
3. Navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:40000
4. 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

Run Notepad

notepad.exe

Open File Explorer to a specific location

explorer.exe "C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents"

Linux Examples

Opening Firefox

firefox https://example.com

Opening Steam

steam steam://rungameid/2767030

Launch Terminal

gnome-terminal

Open File Manager

nautilus ~/Documents

macOS Examples

Opening Safari

open -a Safari https://example.com

Opening Terminal

open -a Terminal

Open Finder to a specific location

open ~/Documents

Launch Applications

open -a "Visual Studio Code"

Special Thanks to CatArgent_ on Twitch for proof reading my stuff and providing valuable feedback.