linux-gui-control

Overview

Control the Linux desktop GUI using xdotool, wmctrl, and dogtail. Automate interactions, simulate mouse/keyboard input, manage windows, or inspect the UI hierarchy of applications on X11/GNOME.

Key Features

• Clicking/typing in apps
• Resizing/moving windows
• Extracting text-based UI trees from apps (A11y)
• Taking screenshots for visual analysis

How It Works

This skill provides tools and procedures for automating interactions with the Linux desktop environment. Use wmctrl to find the exact name of the window you want to control, then use xdotool via the helper script for common actions.

Use Cases

• Automate repetitive tasks in GUI applications
• Simulate user interactions for testing or debugging
• Extract UI trees for accessibility or automation purposes
• Take screenshots for visual analysis or documentation