xdotool ☆
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Description:
Fake keyboard/mouse input and window management for X
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: automation x11 gui productivity cli
Install: brew install xdotool
About:
xdotool is a command-line interface to X11's XTEST extension and other X11 features. It enables users to programmatically simulate keyboard input, mouse movements, and clicks. Its main value is providing a robust way to automate GUI interactions and window management tasks directly from the shell or scripts.
Key Features:
  • Simulate keyboard input and key presses
  • Control mouse movement and clicks
  • Manage windows (move, resize, activate, close)
  • Scriptable command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Automating GUI application testing
  • Creating custom keyboard shortcuts or macros
  • Window management scripting for custom desktop environments
Alternatives:
  • AutoKey – Provides a GUI and scripting in Python, whereas xdotool is purely CLI-based.
  • wmctrl – Focuses specifically on window management, lacking xdotool's input simulation capabilities.
Version History
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Nov 20, 2024 12:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d6c96a8
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