AutoHotkey
About AutoHotkey
AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows released under GPL-2.0. Created by Chris Mallett in 2003 and later developed by Steve Gray and others, it lets you automate tasks such as form filling, auto-clicking and macros with just a few lines of script.
Hotkeys bind any key combination to an action, hotstrings expand abbreviations into full text and can act as AutoCorrect, and scripts can remap keys, control windows and the clipboard and build simple GUIs. AutoHotkey v2 is now the default main version, with more consistent syntax than v1. Scripts can also be compiled into standalone executables with Ahk2Exe.
Key features
- Hotkeys for any key combination
- Hotstrings and AutoCorrect
- Keyboard and mouse remapping
- Simulated input and macros
- Window and clipboard control
- Custom GUIs
- Compile scripts to executables
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
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FAQ
How do I download AutoHotkey?
The Quark Drive share for AutoHotkey is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is AutoHotkey free?
AutoHotkey license: GPL-2.0. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does AutoHotkey support?
This page offers AutoHotkey for Windows, version 2.0.31.
Is AutoHotkey from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.