The following is a walk-through of the creation of a script from beginning to end. Take some time to look through the API reference – you won’t get far without it. Lastly, there’s an example of usage for the method.
Next to the name, in parentheses, are the arguments, or the things you need to provide the method in order for it to do its job.ĥ. In the more detailed listing for each method, you’ll have the method name listed again.Ĥ. In the left hand column is the return type, or what you get back if you use that method.ģ. At the top of the page are all the methods, or functions, of the current module you’re looking at which are explained in more detail below.Ģ. The API Reference, hidden as a link at the top of the Sample Scripts page, is where the good stuff is.
The Autokey Wiki contains some useful topics like Installation and FAQ’s. While you can do some useful things with only the functions specific to Autokey, you can also use Autokey features in general Python programs to do just about anything you want. Autokey Scripting BasicsĪutokey scripting is done in Python, a popular programming language used in everything from Ubuntu’s Ubiquity installer to Google Maps. If you’re using regular (Unity-based) Ubuntu, you should consider installing from the PPA, which contains a newer version of Autokey. Note: While the below script worked on both 12.10 and 13.04 using the “autokey-qt” flavor, there appears to be some issues with the “autokey-gtk” version in the standard repositories.
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