do you mean simple text-based replacements and keyboard shortcuts? as opposed to full automation? you can set those in the keyboard settings in system preferen

do you mean simple text-based replacements and keyboard shortcuts? as opposed to full automation? you can set those in the keyboard settings in system preferences. i have used the text replacement tab a lot in the past. i used it to auto-insert smileys and text snippets on various platforms. i haven't used shortcuts much though. you always end up with complicated shortcuts so you don't conflict with your apps.