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xdotool vs Devilspie2: catalog facts
xdotool	Devilspie2
Free Free, with source published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Linux, Command line	Linux
Simulates key presses, typing and mouse clicks from scripts Finds and manipulates windows and desktops	Places and configures windows automatically as they open Rules written in Lua
Works on X11 only, not native Wayland sessions Command-line only, with no graphical interface	X11 only Not compatible with original Devilspie rules
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 1, 2026

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