xdotool Alternatives

xdotool is described as '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' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to xdotool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, X11 and Android apps. The best xdotool alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like xdotool are AutoIt, FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator and Sikuli.

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  1. CodeExpander icon
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    CodeExpander is a smart feature with TextExpander and embraces the GitHub Gist client. It saves and manages text or script snippets that require repeated input and can be expanded automatically by setting abbreviations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    This software can record all the clicks and typing that you do on your computer and then replay it for you which means it will do every action that you did on your computer again. You can do wonders with this software, all you need is some innovation so happy innovating.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Free, simple program that allows you to make your computer automatically perform a task for you. Record a task (or macro), then run or play it back and watch your computer automate the task.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Linux utility to configure modifier keys to act as other keys when pressed and released on their own. - alols/xcape

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
  5. Macro Express icon
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    Macro Express® is the premier Windows automation macro utility. Record, edit and play back mouse and keyboard macros. Or develop sophisticated macros with the macro script editor. Boost your productivity with its powerful tools and robust features.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. canSnippet icon
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    canSnippet is a snippet management tool for macOS. It allows developers to easily save snippets and integrate them in any running application.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Automatic Mouse and Keyboard is a really powerful and easy-to-use Mouse and Keyboard automation tool. It makes your mouse move and click automatically on locations that you defined. It can use a small picture to locate a point on the screen, which makes it very flexible.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. atbswp icon
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    A multiplatform open source clone of tinytask. Contribute to RMPR/atbswp development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Record, modify, and play back mouse and keyboard actions to help automate repetitive tasks or assist in gaming actions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. WinTask icon
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    Automate any combination of tasks, whether Web or Windows applications, with WinTask macro software.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Automate any kind of repetitive tasks using keyboard and mouse macro recorder! Perfect Macro Recorder is a keyboard and mouse macro recorder & automation software that can help you accomplish your work quickly through automating daily tasks by recording them. By "recordi.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. ydotool icon
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    Generic command-line automation tool (no X!). Contribute to ReimuNotMoe/ydotool development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
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