asweigart/pyautogui
Pyautogui
PyAutoGUI is a Python GUI automation library and desktop automation framework. It provides a set of tools for programmatically controlling the mouse and keyboard to automate user interface interactions across different operating systems.
The project functions as a cross-platform input simulator and computer vision screen scanner. It enables the simulation of keystrokes and cursor movements to perform repetitive tasks and utilizes screen analysis to locate specific images or pixel colors on the display.
Its capability surface includes mouse and keyboard input simulation, screen image capture, and visual element location. It also provides utilities for automation safety management and the display of interactive dialog boxes.
Features
- Cross-Platform Desktop Automation Libraries - Provides a cross-platform library for simulating mouse and keyboard input to automate desktop tasks.
- Desktop Automation Frameworks - Provides a comprehensive framework for automating complex desktop workflows using visual analysis and input simulation.
- GUI Automation Libraries - Provides a Python library for programmatically controlling the mouse and keyboard to automate user interface interactions.
- Keyboard Input Automation - Sends keystrokes and hotkey combinations to the active window to automate typing and commands.
- Mouse Control Automation - Controls the mouse cursor movement and performs clicks or drag operations based on coordinates.
- Input Simulators - The project's ability to position the cursor at specific or relative coordinates using precise clicks and easing movements.
- Screen Capture Tools - Provides tools for taking snapshots of the monitor to drive automated software actions.
- Pixel Analysis - Scans screen pixels to identify specific colors and patterns as triggers for automation.
- Cross-Application Input Simulators - Injects simulated keyboard and mouse inputs into active desktop applications across different platforms.
- Computer Vision Screen Interaction Tools - Analyzes screenshots using image pattern matching to locate elements and drive automation.
- Input Simulations - Simulates keystrokes and mouse clicks to interact with applications that lack a formal API.
- Visual Element Identification - Locates visual elements on the screen by searching for specific images or patterns.
- Task Automation - Enables the scripting of complex click and typing sequences to automate routine computer workflows.
- Runaway Script Prevention - Includes screen corner fail-safes and adjustable pauses to prevent automated scripts from running out of control.
- Visual Testing - Implements automated visual scanning of the screen to verify that the user interface is displaying correctly.
- Frameworks de test - Cross-platform GUI automation for human interaction.
- Testing Tools - Listed in the “Testing Tools” section of the Awesome Python awesome list.
- Web and GUI Testing - Cross-platform GUI automation module.
- Notes and Productivity - Cross-platform GUI automation.
