AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey Foundation LLC · Open source · System tools

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language designed for automating tasks and defining custom hotkeys on Windows. It allows users to remap keyboard keys, automate repetitive mouse and keyboard actions, and expand text shortcuts into longer phrases.

Download for Windows

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✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 2.0.31
Release date: Oct. 25, 2026
License: GPL-2.0
Installer type: exe

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey -e

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Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)

AutoHotkey 2.0.31: what's new?

Official release notes →

Highlights

Custom keyboard shortcut creation and key remapping
Macro automation for keyboard and mouse inputs
Text expansion (hotstrings) for rapid typing
Lightweight scripting environment for automating Windows workflows

Who is it for?

AutoHotkey is aimed at Windows users, power users, and developers who want to automate repetitive tasks or customize hotkeys. It is commonly used for remapping keys, creating text expansion shortcuts, and automating desktop workflows.

Good to know before installing

Available exclusively on Windows.
Requires learning its custom scripting syntax, which can have a learning curve for non-programmers.
Major syntax changes between version 1 and version 2 can cause compatibility issues with older scripts.

How to install

Windows

Click the official download button on this page to get the installer, or run 'winget install --id AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey -e' in your terminal.
Open the downloaded installer file.
Follow the setup wizard to complete the installation.
Create and run your first .ahk script.

Alternatives

All AutoHotkey alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

Is AutoHotkey free to use?

Yes, AutoHotkey is completely free and open-source under the GNU General Public License (GPL-2.0).

Can AutoHotkey run on macOS or Linux?

No, AutoHotkey is designed specifically for Microsoft Windows.

Do I need programming experience to use AutoHotkey?

Basic tasks like remapping keys or text expansion require only simple one-line scripts, though advanced automation uses full scripting features.