Project Title

robotgo — Go Native cross-platform RPA and GUI automation library

Overview

RobotGo is a Go Native cross-platform library for RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and GUI automation. It allows developers to control the mouse, keyboard, read the screen, process, window handle, image, and bitmap, as well as set up global event listeners. With support for Mac, Windows, and Linux (X11), RobotGo is a versatile tool for automating desktop tasks and building automation scripts.

Key Features

Cross-platform support for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Control mouse and keyboard actions
Read the screen and process window handles
Image and bitmap manipulation capabilities
Global event listener for monitoring system events

Use Cases

Automating repetitive tasks on desktop applications
Building custom automation scripts for specific workflows
Integrating automation into larger software projects
Testing GUI applications by simulating user interactions

Advantages

Native Go library for better performance and integration
Supports multiple platforms, making it versatile for different environments
Actively maintained with recent updates and a growing community
Comprehensive documentation and examples for getting started

Limitations / Considerations

May require additional setup for certain functionalities on different platforms
Limited to GUI automation and does not support web automation
The library's capabilities are dependent on the underlying system's permissions and configurations

PyAutoGUI: A Python library for programmatically controlling the mouse and keyboard, similar in purpose but for Python developers.
AutoIt: A Windows desktop automation tool that can control mouse and keyboard actions, with a different approach and focus on Windows.
Selenium: A tool for automating web browsers, which differs from RobotGo in that it focuses on web automation rather than desktop automation.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/go-vgo/robotgo
Stars: 10,368
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-21

Requirements:

Golang
GCC
Xcode Command Line Tools (for MacOS)
MinGW-w64 or other Mingw variants (for Windows)

📊 Project Information

Project Name: robotgo
GitHub URL: https://github.com/go-vgo/robotgo
Programming Language: Go
⭐ Stars: 10,368
🍴 Forks: 929
📅 Created: 2016-09-26
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-21

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