AutoHotkey Community

I don't need to move the mouse I just need to be able to simulate clicking, and replace text.

I use AHK primarily for the Auto correction of spelling errors.

It is really quite shocking to me that there isn't a port of this for *nix, or something similar enough to support ahk files.

It cant be ported to other than a Windows system. Never it was thought before and never it will be. AutoHotkey works very close with Windows. Practically, it is not possible to convert it to a native Linux application. (Hope I did not say something false.)

Yes, AutoHotkey works very closely with Windows, but that only means that it would be difficult to port AutoHotkey to another OS. If the OS has a window manager, odds are it is possible. There are even *nix alternatives to some of AutoHotkey's capabilities (proving it would be possible), probably already mentioned in this thread.

I am working on a port to linux: ahklinux.

I am experimenting with different approaches, but modifying a window manager as Lexikos' mentioned is one of them. I am looking at fluxbox.

> See also http://autokey.sourceforge.net/ - supports hotstrings

This works well for me and is available on Ubuntu 9.4

What's more, I'm actually already saving time with it! (by automated bbcode)

*smacks Erik de Bruijn up side the head*

Dude. Seriously.

Try actually reading he thread.

I sincerely hope you are a spam bot or being sarcastic or something and I'm the moron for not noticing it.

xdotool...

It's not autohotkey for linux. But it's a script tool that lets you simulate keystrokes /mouse activity; it will also allow you to move or resize a window using a script.

http://www.semicomplete.com/projects/xdotool/

Reposting the link as it was deleted from its original location:

http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50534

hmm, i have dual-boot so i was experimenting, and i double clicked an AHK, and i browsed for the AutoHotKey.exe whilst in my Linux, and i opened it, it works that way

There is of course IronAHK which is looking very good.

i would just recommend AHK and take the Wine Package for your Ubuntu, then run the AutoHotKey.exe and your fine from there, a 100% trusted program, Now on Ubuntu