TextStow

Claude Code Prompt Templates for Mac

Developers who use Claude Code regularly end up rewriting the same review, debugging, and change-summary prompts over and over. TextStow lets you save those prompts as templates with {{variable}} placeholders, fill in the blanks through a clean form, and copy the finished prompt to paste into Claude Code — all stored locally on your Mac.

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Best for

Developers who reuse review, debugging, and change-summary prompts

Template format

Reusable text with {{variable}} placeholders

Workflow

Save → fill variables → copy → paste into Claude Code

Storage

Local on your Mac, no cloud sync

Snippet Types & Examples

Code review request

Save a review prompt with {{repository}}, {{branch}}, and {{focus areas}} so each review begins with the same criteria.

Bug investigation brief

Reuse a debugging prompt with {{symptom}}, {{reproduction steps}}, and {{recent changes}} instead of rebuilding the context every time.

Change-summary draft

Fill {{feature}}, {{affected files}}, and {{user impact}} before asking Claude Code for a release-note draft.

Refactor checklist

Keep a repeatable prompt with {{module}}, {{constraints}}, and {{test command}} for focused refactor work.

The Repeat-Prompt Problem in Claude Code

Claude Code is most useful when you give it clear, consistent context — what to review, what to debug, what to summarize. Developers end up typing the same scaffolding each time: "Review the changes in {{branch}} focusing on {{focus areas}}..." or "Investigate {{symptom}} in {{module}} given {{recent changes}}..." Rebuilding these prompts from memory means inconsistent context, missed criteria, and wasted time before the actual coding work begins.

Save Prompts Once with {{variable}} Placeholders

TextStow turns static prompts into reusable templates. Write a prompt once using {{variable}} syntax — for example, "Review the changes in {{repository}}, branch {{branch}}, focusing on {{focus areas}}. Check for correctness, error handling, and test coverage." When you use the template, TextStow highlights each variable and presents a form to fill them in. The template itself stays unchanged; only the filled values are different each time you use it.

Save → Fill → Copy → Paste into Claude Code

The workflow has four steps. Save your prompt as a TextStow template with {{variable}} placeholders. When ready, invoke the template with a shortcut and fill in the variables through the form TextStow presents. Copy the completed prompt — TextStow writes it to your clipboard. Paste it into Claude Code yourself in the terminal or the Claude Code interface. TextStow prepares and copies the completed prompt; you paste it into Claude Code yourself. It is not a Claude Code extension and does not auto-expand text while you type.

Organize Prompts by Local Category

TextStow lets you group templates into categories — "Code Review," "Bug Investigation," "Change Summary," "Refactoring." Each category holds its own set of templates, each with its own variables. You can browse by category or search across all templates by keyword. There is no account or cloud sync; the entire library lives in a local SQLite database on your Mac.

Your Prompts Stay Local

Prompt templates often encode how you think about code — what you consider important in a review, how you structure debugging context, what patterns you look for in a refactor. TextStow stores all templates and filled history in a local SQLite database on your Mac. There is no cloud sync, no account, and no network transmission. Your prompt library stays on your machine.

When a Text Expander or Native Claude Code Workflow Is a Better Fit

TextStow is not a keyboard text expander — it does not watch what you type and automatically expand abbreviations into full prompts. If you want that behavior, a dedicated snippet tool like TextExpander or Raycast Snippets is more appropriate. TextStow is also not a Claude Code extension and does not inject content into Claude Code sessions automatically. If your workflow needs direct project-context reading or automatic prompt injection into Claude Code, look for tools built specifically for that integration. TextStow is for people who want a local, organized prompt library and are comfortable copying and pasting the finished prompt themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a Claude Code prompt template in TextStow?▾

Create a new item in TextStow and write your prompt using {{variable}} syntax, for example "Review {{repository}} branch {{branch}} focusing on {{focus areas}}." Save it as a template. Each time you invoke it, TextStow shows a form to fill in the variables before copying the completed prompt.

Can I fill in variables before copying the prompt?▾

Yes. When you invoke a template, TextStow presents each {{variable}} as a form field. Fill them in, and the completed prompt — with your values substituted — is written to your clipboard, ready to paste into Claude Code.

Does TextStow paste the prompt into Claude Code automatically?▾

No. TextStow prepares and copies the completed prompt to your clipboard. You paste it into Claude Code yourself in the terminal or the Claude Code interface. TextStow does not monitor or inject into other applications.

Is TextStow a text expander?▾

No. TextStow does not watch your keystrokes or auto-expand abbreviations while you type. It is a template and clipboard manager — you invoke a template, fill in variables, and copy the result. For auto-expansion behavior, consider a dedicated text expander.

Are my Claude Code prompt templates stored in the cloud?▾

No. All templates and filled history are stored in a local SQLite database on your Mac. There is no cloud sync and no account required.

Should I start with the generic AI Prompt Manager page instead?▾

If you manage prompts for multiple AI tools — ChatGPT, Cursor, Midjourney, and Claude Code — the AI Prompt Manager page covers the broader workflow. This page is specific to the Claude Code development workflow with variable templates.

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