AutoHotkey Alternatives

Alternatives for Other Operating Systems

If you're working on a different operating system and need similar automation capabilities, here are some alternatives:

For macOS:

• Hammerspoon:
  • A powerful automation tool for macOS that uses the Lua scripting language.
  • Allows you to automate tasks, create hotkeys, and manipulate windows and applications.
  • Hammerspoon Website
• Keyboard Maestro:
  • A commercial application for macOS that lets you create macros, automate applications, and define custom shortcuts.
  • Keyboard Maestro Website
• AppleScript and Automator:
  • Built-in tools provided by Apple to automate tasks and control applications.
  • AppleScript allows you to write scripts to automate functions.
  • Automator provides a graphical interface to create workflows.

For Linux:

• AutoKey:
  • An open-source desktop automation utility for Linux, inspired by AutoHotkey.
  • Allows you to create scripts, assign hotkeys, and automate tasks.
  • AutoKey GitHub
• Xdotool:
  • A command-line utility that simulates keyboard input and mouse activity in X11 environments.
  • Useful for scripting repetitive tasks and automating interactions.
  • Xdotool GitHub
• SikuliX:
  • A cross-platform tool that uses image recognition to automate interactions with graphical user interfaces.
  • SikuliX Website

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