AutoHotkey

autohotkey.com

Free, open-source scripting language to automate any Windows desktop task

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/ About /

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that lets users create scripts to automate repetitive tasks, define custom hotkeys, remap keys, and expand text abbreviations. It supports imperative, object-oriented, and command-based programming paradigms, making it accessible to beginners and powerful enough for experienced developers. Common use cases include form fillers, auto-clickers, macros, and keyboard shortcuts.

/ How it works /

Users write simple scripts using AutoHotkey's scripting language to define hotkeys, text expansions, and automation routines that run on Windows

/ Who it's for /

Windows users ranging from beginners to experienced developers who want to automate desktop tasks

/ More info /

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Status
launched
Business model
free
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