nut.js
A cross-platform Node.js library for native UI automation, testing, and control via keyboard, mouse, and image matching.
What is nut.js?
nut.js is a cross-platform native UI automation and testing library for Node.js. It allows developers to programmatically control keyboard and mouse inputs, manage windows, and interact with screen elements using image matching, enabling automated testing and desktop task automation. The tool solves the problem of automating repetitive UI interactions across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Developers and QA engineers building automated UI tests, desktop automation scripts, or accessibility tools that require native desktop interaction. It is particularly useful for those working with Electron apps or needing cross-platform automation capabilities.
Developers choose nut.js for its comprehensive native UI control, cross-platform support, and extensible plugin system. Its unique selling point is the combination of low-level input simulation with high-level image and text recognition, allowing for robust automation without relying on application-specific APIs.
Overview
Native UI testing / controlling with node
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating repetitive desktop tasks like data entry or file management
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