yKey Alternatives

yKey is described as 'Formerly iKey (changed with v2.6, 2017-04-12), yKey creates shortcuts for an action or sequence of actions that can be launched by hotkey, menu, timer, event or a USB trigger' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to yKey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, X11 and AutoHotkey apps. The best yKey alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like yKey are AutoIt, Pulover’s Macro Creator, Sikuli and Clavier+.

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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.

    169 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    126 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. 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.

    70 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Sikuli icon
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    Sikuli is a visual technology to search and automate graphical user interfaces (GUI) using images (screenshots). The first release of Sikuli contains Sikuli Script, a visual scripting API for Jython, and Sikuli IDE, an integrated development environment for writing visual...

    66 Sikuli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    85 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  6. Actiona icon
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    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.

    65 Actiona alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Ctrl Deck icon
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    Visual panel for Windows offering a centralized way to launch applications, open files and folders, run commands, access workflow actions, and keep shortcuts organized in one interface. Includes a free version with limited shortcuts and optional one-time upgrade.

    11 Ctrl Deck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Automator icon
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    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.

    74 Automator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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