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Touchégg vs xdotool

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

Touchégg

Touchégg

Os & Utilities

Touchégg is an open-source application for Linux that allows you to set custom gestures for your touchpad. It lets you configure multi-finger taps, swipes, pinches, and more to trigger different actions like launching apps, controlling media playback, adjusting volume, etc.

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xdotool

xdotool

Os & Utilities

xdotool is a Linux command line tool that simulates keyboard and mouse input. It allows you to programmatically click, type, move the mouse, and perform other actions. Useful for automating GUI interactions.

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