Command-line tool

wtype

brew/wtype

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Xdotool type for wayland

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At a glance

Type

Command-line tool

Install on

Linux

Last checked

25 Oct 2026, 21:09 UTC

Install it

Linux

brew install wtype

Simulate typing text

wtype "Hello World"

Type a specific key

wtype -k Left

Press a modifier

wtype -M shift

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