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AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11

From the AutoKey website:

AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in whatever program you are using.

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Autokey Loops: Performing keystrokes 10 times

While using Thunderbird and the Flashgot extension, I would like to download all attachments from 10 messages at a time. The sequence is ctrl-F3, enter, delete, repeat. I need 5 second pauses to allow messages to load and attachments to download. My…
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Can a script not forget X after it was executed ? [autokey] [python]

II script doesn't work because variable CODE is forgotten after I script is executed. I script (hotkey is set to 1) code = 123 II script (hotkey is set to 2) if code == 123: keyboard.send_key("G") How to make this or an analogue ? I need digits…
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set the cursor inside the function "keyboard.send_keys"

I'm trying to set a shortcut in order to send an output like this: [DATE]_[thecaret/cursor].somethinelse For example: 18-02-18_[myCursorHere].png This is the script for AutoKey under linux: output = system.exec_command("date…
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Handling symbols in a string while encrypting

I am trying to work out how I would be able to implement this autokey cipher and think that I have most of it worked out. The cipher is supposed to use a subkey style system using the characters positions in the alphabet. Currently I am stuck on…
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Why can't I output a combination of three keys using AutoKey on Ubuntu 17.04?

Here's what I've done so far: mapped super + h to keyboard.send_keys("+"), works mapped super + h to keyboard.send_keys("+"), works mapped super + h to keyboard.send_keys("++"), doesn't work Incidentally,…
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Autokey software linux, error. I want use keyboard shorcut linux

I have the next error. [Errno 13] Permission denied: '/home/usuario/.config/autokey/autokey.log' in autokey program. Can you help me?
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AutoKey Python - How do I do Regular Expression Replacement

I'm using AutoKey, and I'm trying to figure out how to successfully perform regular expression pattern replacement within strings. As a test, I saved a script that looks like this: NewStr := RegExReplace("abc123123", "123$",…
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Is there a way to use media control keys with autokey?

I wonder if I could use autokey and a key/key combination for stopping and restarting my music from Spotify?
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Is there a way to paste a local image on abbreviation with AutoKey in Python?

AutoKey allows abbreviations to expand into text, and even emojis. However, I was wondering if there was a way for me to paste an image on a keyboard abbreviation.
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autoKey gtk 0.95.10 Icon get red an autoKey freezing

autoKey often stops working if i press my script shortcut F12 about every 70%. And about every 50% of them the icon gets red and autoKey is freezing. CPU load grows a little bit. Its difficult to say what may the reason it. The script (gist is a bit…
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Unable to run Autokey Ubuntu 18.04

I am relatively new to Linux/Ubuntu (so please take it easy on me) and I am trying to install Autokey to use the text expansion functionality. I have tried installing it from the instructions on the Github page here -…
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set up a shortcut / keybinding under GNU/Linux with altGr key (but Autokey nor other methods reconize the key)

I need to do a simple shortcut and this problem is driving me crazy. Whenever I press AltGR+Backspace I would like to simulate a CTRL+LEFT(arrow). The thing is that AutoKey doesn't get the AltGR input (and neither xbindkeys or other methods). I…
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Is there a way to auto generate autokey file from key presses?

I am trying to copy some links from chrome to a file. I am making these: F6, Ctrl+C, Alt+Tab, Ctrl+V, Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Tab. I can generate a autokey file for this action but it takes some time to find the usages etc. I am looking for a way to automate…
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AutoClicker for autokey linux

Does anyone have an auto clicker script that just clicks the left mouse button repeatedly. I need it to have a start button and a stop button. I have looked around the forums and tried some python scripts but i just can't get anything to work.
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How to register a key down event in League of Legends? C#

I made one in Obj-C (a project that auto presses keys for me in League) and it was quite easy. Now I'm making one for windows but I'm having trouble. SendKeys.SendWait was my first attempt. It allowed me to type in the chat box but it wouldn't work…
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