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AutoHotkey vs xcape

A side-by-side look at AutoHotkey and xcape. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey

Development

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source custom scripting language for Windows, initially aimed at providing easy keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys. It simplifies automation tasks such as macros, remapping keys, and application-specific scripts.

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xcape

xcape

Os & Utilities

xcape is a Linux utility that allows you to assign keyboard shortcuts to keys when modifier keys are held down. It enables extra functionality from keys when using keyboard shortcuts.

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