Xdotool is a command-line tool for automating tasks in X Window System applications. It allows you to programmatically control mouse and keyboard input, window management, and other X11 functions. Xdotool can be used to control any application running on an X Window System, including web browsers, text editors, window managers, and even desktop environments. It is most often used for automating tasks such as launching applications, performing keystrokes, or clicking and dragging objects with the mouse. Xdotool is also useful for creating macro-like scripts or automating repetitive tasks. It is easy to use and is highly customizable, making it an ideal tool for developers who need to develop applications or scripts that interact with the X Window System.
Discontinued Since November 2013, the program is no longer supported. The latest version, 1.1.8, released in December 2011, can still be downloaded from the official website.
Discontinued The program is no longer developed. As announced by the developer, the latest version, 0.90.4, released in May 2012, is complete and can be downloaded from Google Code Archive. A maintained port, updated to run on Python 3, has been hosted on GitHub under the name https://alternativeapp.info/software/autokey-py3/, formerly known as AutoKey Py3.