diff --git a/espanso/base.yml b/espanso/base.yml
index 190f5d9f..38441864 100644
--- a/espanso/base.yml
+++ b/espanso/base.yml
@@ -87,4 +87,17 @@ matches:
   - trigger: ":cle"
     replace: "console.error()"
 
+  # Pings google dns server
+  - trigger: ":ping"
+    replace: "ping 8.8.8.8"
+
+  # Returns public ip address
+  - trigger: ":ip"
+    replace: "{{output}}"
+    vars:
+      - name: output
+        type: shell
+        params:
+          cmd: "curl ifconfig.me ; echo ''"
+
   # And much more! For more information, visit the docs: https://espanso.org/docs/