What is Cliclick?
cliclick is an open-source computer mouse and keyboard automation utility for Linux and UNIX-like operating systems. It allows simulating mouse clicks, mouse movement and keyboard input to automate interactions with graphical user interfaces.
Some key features of cliclick include:
- Simulating left, right and middle mouse button clicks at arbitrary screen coordinates
- Mouse movement and dragging
- Typing keyboard input
- Executing sequences of actions via scripting
- Integration with other tools via command line interface
cliclick can be useful for automating repetitive tasks in Linux, such as clicking through installers and wizards, performing automated testing, automating data entry tasks, or any task requiring simulating user input. It is programmable and integrates with shell scripts, allowing creation of macros and bots.
Some alternatives with similar functionality includes xdotool, autokey and Hotkey. However, cliclick's focus on mouse and keyboard automation specifically can make it a lighter-weight and simpler option for those use cases.
AutoHotkey, AutoIt, Automator, Sikuli, Stepwise, Shortery, Pulover’s Macro Creator, Mini Mouse Macro, Buttoncommander, Hammerspoon, Anacron, keystarter are some alternatives to Cliclick.