xdotool

This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions. ...

Free
Open Source
Linux
X11

this tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. it does this using x11's xtest extension and other xlib functions.

additionally, you can search for windows and move, resize, hide, and modify window properties like the title. if your window manager supports it, you can use xdotool to switch desktops, move windows between desktops, and change the number of desktops.

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Create Macro Scripting

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The Best 45 xdotool Alternatives

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