What is EventGhost?
EventGhost is an open-source automation software for Windows that allows you to automate various tasks on your computer based on system events and user-defined triggers. It works by detecting system events like pressing a keyboard key, mouse clicks, USB device connections, and more. You can create rule-based macros that can perform actions in response to these events.
Some of the key features of EventGhost include:
- Detecting a wide variety of system events like key presses, mouse events, window events, network events etc.
- Supports plugins to integrate with various hardware and software like media centers, IoT devices, MIDI devices, and more.
- Allows creating advanced flow-control automation by using conditions and actions.
- Features an intuitive and easy macro editor to automate tasks.
- Can be controlled remotely from Android/iOS devices.
- Open-source and available for free.
EventGhost is a very versatile automation tool for power users looking to automate repetitive tasks, create system shortcuts, integrate smart home devices, control media applications, and build advanced automation workflows triggered by system events. It offers way more advanced features compared to the default Windows macro recorder.
AutoHotkey, Tasker, HID Macros, xdotool, Stepwise, WinLIRC, Repeat, Shortery, Quick Macros, Mini Mouse Macro, Buttoncommander, Mjolnir, Hammerspoon, Girder, keystarter, Remote Buddy, PC Remote Control are some alternatives to EventGhost.