wtype is a Wayland tool that allows you to simulate keyboard input like xdotool type for X11.
This is accomplished via the virtual-keyboard Wayland protocol.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/atx/wtype
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Developer: Josef Gajdusek
License: MIT License
wtype is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
| AutoKey | Automate virtually any task by responding to typed abbreviations and hotkeys |
| xdotool | Fake keyboard/mouse input, window management |
| Actiona | Cross-platform automation tool |
| SikuliX | Uses image recognition powered by OpenCV to identify GUI components |
| wtype | xdotool type for Wayland |
| Repeat | Visual automation tool |
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