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Devilspie2 vs xdotool: catalog facts
Devilspie2	xdotool
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free, with source published on GitHub.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Places and configures windows automatically as they open Rules written in Lua	Simulates key presses, typing and mouse clicks from scripts Finds and manipulates windows and desktops
X11 only Not compatible with original Devilspie rules	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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