Audience
Anyone seeking a tool to control the mouse and keyboard through scripts to automate interactions
About PyAutoGUI
PyAutoGUI lets your Python scripts control the mouse and keyboard to automate interactions with other applications. The API is designed to be simple. PyAutoGUI works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and runs on Python 2 and 3. Moving the mouse and clicking in the windows of other applications. Sending keystrokes to applications (for example, to fill out forms). Take screenshots, and give an image (for example, of a button or checkbox), and find it on the screen. Locate an application’s window, and move, resize, maximize, minimize, or close it (Windows-only, currently). Display alert and message boxes. The bot watches the game’s application window and searches for images of sushi orders. When it finds one, it clicks the ingredient buttons to make the sushi. It also clicks the phone in the game to order more ingredients as needed. The bot is completely autonomous and can finish all seven days of the game. This is the kind of automation that PyAutoGUI is capable of.
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PyAutoGUI Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PyAutoGUI work with?
PyAutoGUI works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PyAutoGUI support in their product?
PyAutoGUI supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does PyAutoGUI offer?
PyAutoGUI offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does PyAutoGUI integrate with?
PyAutoGUI integrates with: Python.
Q: What type of training does PyAutoGUI provide?
PyAutoGUI provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: How much does PyAutoGUI cost?
Pricing for PyAutoGUI starts at Free.
