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

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