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AHK_X11

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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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

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  • Linux
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  1.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Works Offline
  2.  Support for scripting
  3.  Portable
  4.  Text Expansion
  5.  Task Automation
  6.  Support for Hotkeys
  7.  Automatic Looping
  8.  Exe Compiler
  9.  Custom Scripts
  10.  Key rebinding
  11.  Macro Recording
  12.  Global hotkey

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AHK_X11 information

  • Developed by

    phil294
  • Licensing

    Open Source (GPL-2.0) and Free product.
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is AHK_X11?

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.

So like AutoHotkey, it is a free, open-source macro-creation and automation software that allows users to automate repetitive tasks. It is driven by a scripting language that was initially aimed at providing keyboard shortcuts, otherwise known as hotkeys, that over time evolved into a full-fledged scripting language.

It's compatible with X11 systems, but not yet with Wayland.

You can use AHK_X11 to:

  • Automate almost anything by sending keystrokes or mouse clicks.
  • You can write a mouse or keyboard macro by hand.
  • Create hotkeys for keyboard and mouse.
  • Remap keys and buttons on your keyboard and mouse.
  • Expand abbreviations as you type them.
  • Retrieve and change the Clipboard's contents.

You can also:

  • Convert any AHK_X11 script into an executable file that can be run on Linux systems even where AHK_X11 is not installed.
  • Create custom data-entry forms, user interfaces and menu bars (GUIs).
  • Automate data entry jobs by reading data from text files, CSV etc.
  • Use global variables, pseudo arrays.
  • Use Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE).
  • Debug scripts using the REPL (interactive console).

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