wtype Alternatives

Apps similar to wtype include AutoHotkey, which is free and open source. Other options are CrossMacro, xdotool and ydotool. In total there are four Task Automation Apps like wtype for Linux, Windows and Mac.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    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.

    181 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Tray menu
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  2. CrossMacro icon

    CrossMacro

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    Cross-platform desktop automation app with macro recording, playback, scheduling, text expansion, CLI tools, and Wayland/X11-aware Linux support.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    recording-tab
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  4. xdotool icon

    xdotool

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    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.

    64 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    xdotool screenshot 1
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  5. ydotool icon

    ydotool

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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
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