xDoTool
A command-line tool for simulating keyboard/mouse input and automating window management on X11 systems.
What is xDoTool?
xdotool is a command-line automation tool for X11 systems that simulates keyboard and mouse input, and manages windows programmatically. It solves the problem of automating repetitive GUI interactions, enabling users to script desktop actions, automate application testing, or control window layouts without manual intervention.
Linux/Unix users and developers working on X11-based systems who need to automate desktop tasks, perform GUI testing, or create custom window management scripts.
Developers choose xdotool for its straightforward command-line interface, deep integration with X11's native functions, and reliability in automating complex desktop interactions without requiring graphical scripting environments.
Overview
fake keyboard/mouse input, window management, and more
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating repetitive GUI tasks like form filling or button clicking
- Scripting window management (e.g., arranging multiple application windows)
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