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. ydotool icon
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    Generic command-line automation tool (no X!). Contribute to ReimuNotMoe/ydotool development by creating an account on GitHub.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
  2. AHK_X11 icon
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    AHK_X11 is a Linux reimplementation of Windows AutoHotkey (AHK) CLASSIC (version 1.0.24 from 2004), with many of Windows AutoHotkey's features but more limited to legacy syntax and a subset of commands.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. If you have a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to click your mouse, Nimble Click can help. Nimble Click helps click your mouse for you at a set rate. You can even use a custom keyboard shortcut to click for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Apple Assistive Touch On Android Phone (ROOT/NON ROOT) Replay clicks / drags in one click only.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    A keyboard macro tool. Contribute to bostrt/quikey development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. The most productive way to control your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Autoclicker para Microsoft Windows. Contribute to elstef41/sobreclick development by creating an account on GitHub.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. WinBatch icon
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    WinBatch is the Windows desktop automation solution -- take nearly anything your computer can do, and assign it to a simple menu selection, command or hotkey. We've put the power of a complete programming language at your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    xdotool type for wayland.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  10. Spring is a dynamic macro-creating program. Contrasted to other macro-creating software, Spring focuses on minimizing the overhead of creating macros and playing them back by using a single key for all actions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. KeyTik icon
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    KeyTik is an open-source, all-in-one automation tool that lets you automate nearly anything at your will. Initially, KeyTik focused on being a keyboard remapper with profiles, allowing you to activate or deactivate each remap individually.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
     
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