wtype

linux

Simulate keyboard input on Wayland, similar to `xdotool type` for X11. See also: `ydotool`.

Examples (6)

Simulate typing text

wtype "Hello World"

Type a specific key

wtype -k Left

Press a modifier

wtype -M shift|ctrl|...

Release a modifier

wtype -m ctrl

Wait between keystrokes (in milliseconds)

wtype -d 500 -- "text"

Read text from `stdin`

echo "text" | wtype -