HID Macros Alternatives

HID Macros is described as 'This utility is written mainly for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and has various features specifically to that end; but it can also be useful more generally if you want to activate keyboard macros with unusual keyboards or send differing' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to HID Macros for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and X11 apps. The best HID Macros alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HID Macros are AutoIt, FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator and AutoKey.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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    AutoHotkey is an open-source Windows scripting language for task automation. It crafts scripts for operations like form filling and auto-clicking, initially starting with hotkeys yet evolving into a complete script language. Converts scripts to executables, works offline, and supports debugging.

    164 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. AutoIt icon
     197 likes

    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    124 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. FastKeys icon
     120 likes

    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    126 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    66 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Clavier+ icon
     43 likes

    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

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    • Windows
     
  6. Actiona icon
     47 likes

    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists. You don't need to know any programming language to use it: its intuitive interface allows you to create action lists (scripts) using drag & drop.

    64 Actiona alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Hammerspoon icon
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    This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

    88 Hammerspoon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Automator icon
     33 likes

    With Automator, you can accomplish time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly. Automator lets you skip the complex programming and scripting that is normally required to create automations.

    65 Automator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. 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.

    75 Typinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. OldAutoKey icon
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    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.

    74 OldAutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
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