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Description

DenoPilot is a Windows Desktop automation module for Deno, written in TypeScript. It empowers users to automate various tasks on their Windows systems, enhancing productivity and enabling software testing scenarios.

Table of contents

Example:

“How software developers read documentation: Examples speak louder than words.”
― ChatGPT, November 30, 2022

In this example, we demonstrate the capabilities of automation of DenoPilot. The script begins by activating the Notepad, selecting all existing text, deleting it, and replacing it with ‘Hello, I’m DenoPilot …’ message. Following this, it captures a screenshot of the Notepad and pastes the image in mspaint. Then it minimizes the notepad, maximizes the mspaint and displays a notification message ‘I’m done,’.

Note

Make sure that Notepad and mspaint are open. The script searches for the processes notepad.exe and mspaint.exe

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
import * as mouse from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_mouse.ts";
import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
import * as system from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_system.ts";

await win.byProcessName("notepad.exe").activate();
await keyboard.selectAll();
await keyboard.sendKey({ key: keyboard.Key.Delete, action: "press" });
await keyboard.typing(
  `Hello,
I'm DenoPilot, I'm going to take a screeshot of this window
and paste it into paint, so make sure mspaint is open.`
);
await system.screenshot("ActiveWindow", "*clipboard*");
await win.byProcessName("mspaint.exe").activate();
await keyboard.paste();
await win.byProcessName("mspaint.exe").max();
await win.byProcessName("notepad.exe").min();

await system.balloon({
  title: "Deno",
  text: "I'm done",
  icon: 77,
  timeout: 2000,
});

Key Features:

Window Control:

Minimize, maximize, flash, close, move, resize, and restore windows.

Keyboard Simulation:

Simulate keyboard strokes, enabling automated data input or interaction with applications.

Mouse Control:

Control the mouse, including movement, left and right clicks, and scrolling.

System Actions:

System actions including beeps, speak, clipboard, tray ballon and notifications.

Use Cases:

1- Automation: DenoPilot allows users to script and automate repetitive tasks, saving time and reducing manual effort.

2- Testing: Ideal for testing software applications by simulating user interactions and validating expected behaviors.

Getting Started:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
import * as mouse from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_mouse.ts";

Window Actions

Overview

The Window Actions Library provides a set of utilities for managing windows on a desktop environment. It includes functions for finding windows based on various criteria and performing actions such as activation, minimization, maximization, and more.

Usage

byTitleExact: Finds a window with an exact title to execute actions.

Signature:

byTitleExact(title: string): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Find the window with exact title then minimize it.
await win.byTitleExact("myfile.txt").min();

byTitleContains: Finds a window with an exact title to execute actions.

Signature:

byTitleContains(title: string): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Find the window with title contains then flash it.
await win.byTitleContains("myfile.txt").flash();

byTitleStartsWith: Finds a window with a title starting with specified text to execute actions.

Signature:

byTitleStartsWith(title: string): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Find the window which the title starts with, then close it.
await win.byTitleStartsWith("myfile.txt").close();

byTitleEndsWith: Finds a window with a title ending with specified text to execute actions.

Signature:

byTitleEndsWith(title: string): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Find the window which the title ends with, then maximize it.
await win.byTitleEndsWith("myfile.txt").max();

byProcessName: Finds a window associated with a specified process name to execute actions.

Signature:

byProcessName(processName: string): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Find the window of the process name 'notepad.exe', then maximize it.
await win.byProcessName("notepad.exe").max();

byProcessId: Finds a window associated with a specified process ID to execute actions.

Signature:

byProcessId(processId: number): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Find the window of the process ID 1234, then maximize it.
await win.byProcessId(1234).max();

byActiveWindow: Finds the active window to execute an action.

Signature:

byActiveWindow(): WindowFinder

Examples:

import * as win from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_window.ts";
// Maximize the active window
await win.byActiveWindow().max();

Keyboard Actions

Overview

This mod provides utility functions for sending keyboard input.

Usage

typing: Types an input string using sendKeys.

Signature:

typing(text: string): Promise<void>

Examples:

import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
// Type the string "Hello"
await keyboard.typing("Hello");

sendKey: Sends keyboard input using nirCmd.

Signature:

sendKey({ key, action }: { key: Key; action: "press" | "down" | "up" }): Promise<number>

Examples:

import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
// Press the 'A' key
await keyboard.sendKey({ key: keyboard.Key.A, action: "press" });

copy: Simulate Ctrl + C to copy the selected content.

Signature:

copy(): Promise<void>

Examples:

import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
await keyboard.copy();

paste: Simulate Ctrl + V to paste the clipboard content.

Signature:

paste(): Promise<void>

Examples:

import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
await keyboard.paste();

cut: Simulate Ctrl + X to cut the selected content.

Signature:

cut(): Promise<void>

Examples:

import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
await keyboard.cut();

selectAll: Simulate Ctrl + A to select all.

Signature:

selectAll(): Promise<void>

Examples:

import * as keyboard from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_keyboard.ts";
await keyboard.selectAll();

Mouse Actions

Overview

This mod provides TypeScript functions for interacting with the mouse and cursor position. Leveraging the nirCmd tool, these utilities empower users to manipulate the cursor and simulate mouse button actions programmatically.

Usage

setCursor: Sets the mouse cursor position.

Signature:

setCursor(x: number, y: number): Promise<number>

Examples:

import * as mouse from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_mouse.ts";
await mouse.setCursor(0, 0);

left: Returns the left mouse button to perform actions.

Signature:

left(): MouseButton

Examples:

import * as mouse from "https://deno.land/x/denopilot/mod_mouse.ts";
await mouse.left().click();
//Also you can use left, right and middle buttons

MouseButton class contains the following actions:

  • click: mouse click
  • down: mouse button down
  • up: mouse button up (release the button)
  • doubleClick: mouse button double click

System Actions

Overview

This mod Allows you access and control various system actions.

License:

This project is licensed under the MIT License