xdotool Alternatives

xdotool is described as 'This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to xdotool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, X11 and Android apps. The best xdotool alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like xdotool are AutoIt, FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator and Sikuli.

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  1. Typinator icon
     33 likes

    What is Typinator?

    Have you ever experienced the tedium and frustration of having to repeatedly type your name, e-mail address, home page url, or other words or phrases again, again and again? Do you frequently need to quickly insert images like your signature, location plan, or.

    74 Typinator alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  2. OldAutoKey icon
     50 likes

    AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in any program.

    71 OldAutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
  3. A TinyTask clone for Linux.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. EventGhost icon
     25 likes

    EventGhost is an advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices like infrared or wireless remote controls to trigger macros, that on their part control a computer and its attached hardware.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. ReMouse icon
     4 likes

    ReMouse is a automation program that lets you record and play back a series of keyboard and mouse actions, and saves operation records as script files for later use. Perfectly compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and 64-bit systems.

    35 ReMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Keyran icon
     1 like

    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    89 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Briskine icon
     1 like

    Write emails faster! Increase your productivity with templates and keyboard shortcuts on Gmail, Outlook, or LinkedIn.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  8. Shortery icon
     1 like

    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

    145 Shortery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  9. CrossMacro icon
     1 like

    A modern mouse and keyboard macro recording and playback application for Linux (Wayland and X11) and Windows

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Stepwise icon
     15 likes

    Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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