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AutoKey vs xdotool: catalog facts
AutoKey	xdotool
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free, with source published on GitHub.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Abbreviation expansion works in any application, not just a text editor Hotkeys run full Python scripts with access to windows, clipboard and input	Simulates key presses, typing and mouse clicks from scripts Finds and manipulates windows and desktops
X11 only; the project states it will not function correctly under Wayland Releases are rare, with the last tagged version in 2022	Works on X11 only, not native Wayland sessions Command-line only, with no graphical interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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