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wtype vs ydotool: catalog facts
wtype	ydotool
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free open-source software, with optional sponsorship.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Types Unicode text Can send named keys and modifier events	Works on Wayland as well as X11 Scriptable from any shell
Requires a Wayland session	Linux only Requires running a separate daemon
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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