PyAutoGUI

Overview

PyAutoGUI is a cross-platform GUI automation module for Python. It allows you to control the mouse and keyboard, perform image recognition, and automate repetitive tasks across different applications and operating systems.

Key Features:

• Programmatically control the mouse and keyboard
• Perform screen capture and image recognition
• Automate repetitive GUI tasks
• Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux
• Simple API for ease of use

Common Use Cases:

• Automating data entry tasks
• Testing applications by simulating user inputs
• Creating scripts to control applications
• Generating automated reports using screenshots

Installation

pip install pyautogui

Example

import pyautogui
import time

# Get screen resolution
screen_width, screen_height = pyautogui.size()

# Move the mouse to the center of the screen
pyautogui.moveTo(screen_width / 2, screen_height / 2, duration=1)

# Click the mouse
pyautogui.click()

# Enter text
pyautogui.typewrite('Hello, world!', interval=0.1)

# Take a screenshot
screenshot = pyautogui.screenshot()
screenshot.save("screenshot.png")

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