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AutoHotkey is a Windows scripting utility for creating macros and automating tasks.
About Auto Hotkey
AutoHotkey is an open-source scripting utility for Windows for creating macros and automating repetitive tasks. It uses a custom scripting language with support for defining keyboard shortcuts, known as hotkeys.
AutoHotkey v2 should run on Windows 7 and later, though releases are tested only on Windows 11. Version 1 is no longer maintained, and support is provided through the community forum.
Key features
- Automate repetitive tasks with custom scripting language
- Define keyboard shortcuts known as hotkeys
- Compile scripts into self-contained executable files
- Provide 32-bit and 64-bit Windows builds
- Build and debug AutoHotkey v2 in VS Code
Best for: Windows users who want to automate repetitive tasks with scripts and keyboard hotkeys.
Good for
- Open source under GPL-2.0 license
- Scripting language designed for defining hotkeys
- Community forum as primary support source
Watch out for
- Windows-only, with v2 intended for Windows 7 and later
- Version 1 is no longer maintained
- Each release tested only on Windows 11
Auto Hotkey at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Auto Hotkey FAQ
What does AutoHotkey do?
It is a macro-creation and automation-oriented scripting utility for Windows that automates repetitive tasks and can define keyboard shortcuts.
Which Windows versions does AutoHotkey v2 support?
It should run on Windows 7 and later, but each release is tested only on Windows 11. Support for Windows XP was dropped.
Where can I get help with AutoHotkey?
The AutoHotkey Community forum is the primary source of support, with separate subforums for help, bug reports, and development topics.
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