

AutoHotkey
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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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
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- u7741339 liked AutoHotkey
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- chris_tryinf added AutoHotkey as alternative to QHuman
- POX added AutoHotkey as alternative to KeyTik
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Office & Productivity, OS & Utilities, System & HardwareGitHub repository
- 10,499 Stars
- 1,013 Forks
- 19 Open Issues
- Updated May 10, 2025
Comments and Reviews
Someone actually managed to write an AutoHotkey IDE using only AutoHotkey: https://sourceforge.net/projects/autogui/
I heard you like scripts…
This shows as the top Windows alternative to Typinator for Mac, but this is very misleading. Typinator has a very easy-to-use interface that anyone can understand. AutoHotkey requires knowledge of coding, and is not straightforward at all.
Great program, well detailed documentation and robust general functionality.
I only wish author would try more to mold the syntax towards a common language. Not to replace it, but model it like ie javascript and move towards syntactically imitating it more.
Too much VirusTotal positives (~10) for older versions.
With this app I can remap keys on any keyboard. I like to switch keyboard layout by pressing CapsLock. And AHK helps to do it. It has nice community sharing their own scripts.
I only use very basic scripts on the app, which are simple yet very useful. Even if you know 0 of coding (like I do), snooping on the internet and reverse engineering will help you cover the basics. For the rest, it has a pretty active community which could come of help. For now I only use the volume control with middle wheel and for opening Flow Launcher, which already makes it worth it for me.