Performs some of the functions of xdotool(1) without requiring X11 -
however, it generally requires root permission (to open /dev/uinput)
Currently implemented command(s):
- type - Type a string
- key - Press keys
- mousemove - Move mouse pointer to absolute position
- mousemove_relative - Move mouse pointer to relative position
- mouseup - Generate mouse up event
- mousedown - Generate mouse down event
- click - Click on mouse buttons
- recorder - Record/replay input events
N.B. optionally, you can start the ydotoold daemon with:
- systemctl enable ydotool
- systemctl start ydotool