by , 8:10 AM EDT, August 18th, 2008

Stairways Software announced the immediate availability of Keyboard Maestro 3.4 on Monday. The update for the keyboard shortcut enhancement application added Type String triggers, or the ability to invoke macros when specific character combinations are typed.

Version 3.4 also added the ability to display only active macros in Macro Groups Palettes, updated the New Program and Window switcher windows, removed the PreserveOldClipboard hidden preference, fixed several bugs, and more.

Keyboard Maestro 3.4 is priced at US$36, and is available for download at the Keyboard Maestro Web site. The update is free for version 3 users.