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Xnee

Xnee

Xnee is an open-source automated testing tool for X11 applications. It can record and playback mouse and keyboard actions to test GUI applications. Useful for creating automated tests for Linux software.
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Xnee: Open-Source Automated Testing Tool for X11 Applications

Automated testing tool for GUI applications, recording and playback of mouse and keyboard actions for Linux software creation.

What is Xnee?

Xnee is an open source automated testing tool for X11 and Linux applications. It allows you to record and playback mouse and keyboard input to simulate user interactions and test graphical user interfaces.

Some key features of Xnee include:

  • Recording actions like mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes
  • Playback the recorded actions at adjustable speed and precision
  • Scriptable using Python to create more advanced automated tests
  • Portable and lightweight so it can be easily integrated into test frameworks
  • Free and open source (GPL license) so it can be customized as needed

Xnee is useful for QA engineers, developers, testers who want to automate functional and GUI testing of Linux desktop applications. It is scriptable with Python so advanced tests can be created programmatically. While it only works for X11 apps currently, it provides an affordable open-source automated testing option for the Linux ecosystem.

Xnee Features

Features

  1. Record and playback mouse and keyboard actions
  2. Generate scripts for automated testing
  3. Test GUI applications
  4. Integrate with continuous integration systems

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open source

Free

Lightweight

Cross-platform

Cons

Limited to X11 applications

Steep learning curve

No official support

Official Links

Official Website
https://xnee.wordpress.com/

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