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xdotool vs Actiona: catalog facts
xdotool	Actiona
Free Free, with source published on GitHub.	Free Free, with source published on GitHub.
Linux, Command line	Windows, Linux
Simulates key presses, typing and mouse clicks from scripts Finds and manipulates windows and desktops	Emulates mouse clicks and key presses Builds tasks from ready-made actions
Works on X11 only, not native Wayland sessions Command-line only, with no graphical interface	Smaller project with a small contributor base Version 3 is a rewrite still in development
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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