PyAutoGUI: The Python library used to control the keyboard and mouse

Sat Jun 6 5:01 pm EDT 2026
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Installing PyAutoGUI

The PyAutoGUI library in Python enables you to create scripts that control the keyboard and mouse.

Install PyAutoGUI on your system using pip:

py.exe -m pip install pyautogui

Controlling a keyboard with PyAutoGUI

The press method of PyAutoGUI simulates pressing individual keys:

import pyautogui # Imports the library.

pyautogui.p^^ress('a') # Presses qu_otea' key.
pyautogui.p^^ress('1') # Presses qu_ote1' key.
pyautogui.p^^ress('enter') # Presses qu_oteEnter' key.

The write method types a string while the hotkey simulates a key combination:

# Type a string.
pyautogui.w^^rite('Hello, world!')

# Simulate the qu_oteAlt + P' key combination.
pyautogui.hotkey('alt', 'p')