What is Kixtart?
Kixtart is a lightweight Windows scripting and automation language developed in the early 1990s. It was designed specifically for system administrators and IT professionals to manage Windows servers, workstations, networks, and other infrastructure.
Some key features and capabilities of Kixtart include:
- Simple syntax, similar to the Windows batch language (CMD/BAT files)
- Natively works with Windows commands, scripts, and programs
- Can manipulate the Windows registry, services, networking, files, and more
- Includes flow control structures like IF/ELSE statements and loops
- Has built-in string manipulation, math operations, etc.
- Outputs information to text files, pop-up message boxes, etc.
- Integrates with the Windows task scheduler
- Used for automating backups, logon scripts, inventory reporting, system monitoring, and many other administrative tasks
While newer automation tools like PowerShell have become popular, Kixtart remains appreciated by Windows system administrators for its lightweight nature, ease of use, and simplicity for basic scripting operations.
AutoHotkey, AutoIt, Keyran, Multi Task Tool, Stepwise, Shortery, Quick Macros, Mini Mouse Macro, Buttoncommander, keystarter, Lord of User Interface are some alternatives to Kixtart.