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AutoKey is a lightweight macOS application that simulates keyboard input at configurable intervals. It's designed for automating repetitive key presses in applications, games, or any scenario where continuous keyboard input is needed.

Requirements

• macOS 13.0 or later
• Accessibility permissions (required for key simulation and global hotkeys)

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page
2. Move AutoKey.app to your Applications folder
3. Launch AutoKey
4. Grant accessibility permissions when prompted

Usage

Basic Setup

1. Configure Target Key: Select the key you want to simulate
2. Set Modifiers: Optionally add modifier keys (⌘, ⌥, ⇧, ⌃)
3. Adjust Speed: Set the clicks per second (1-99)
4. Configure Toggle Hotkey: Set a global hotkey to start/stop simulation

Starting/Stopping Simulation

You can toggle key simulation in several ways:

• Click the "Start/Stop" button in the main window
• Use your configured global hotkey from anywhere
• Use the status bar menu

Permissions

AutoKey requires accessibility permissions to:

• Register global hotkeys
• Simulate keyboard input
• Function properly in the background

If permissions are not granted, you'll be prompted to enable them in System Settings.

Building from Source

Prerequisites

• Xcode 14.0 or later
• Swift 5.9 or later
• macOS 13.0 or later SDK

Build Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ohio0987654321/AutoKey.git
   cd AutoKey
   

2. Build using Swift Package Manager:

   make build
   

3. Or build and package as .app bundle with DMG:

   make release
   

4. The built app will be available at .build/AutoKey.app

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Built with Swift and AppKit
• Uses Carbon APIs for global hotkey registration
• Accessibility features powered by macOS Accessibility framework