AutoHotkey

by AutoHotkey Foundation · Utilities

Open sourceWindows

Scripting language for Windows hotkeys and automation.

Official download from autohotkey.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens autohotkey.com, AutoHotkey Foundation's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is AutoHotkey?

AutoHotkey lets you create keyboard shortcuts, text expansion and small automations with simple scripts.

Key features

  • Custom hotkeys
  • Text expansion
  • Window and mouse automation
  • Compile scripts to .exe

Best for

  • Automating repetitive tasks
  • Remapping keys
  • Text snippets

Install

How to install AutoHotkey

  1. 1Open the official AutoHotkey download page on autohotkey.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey -e --source winget

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download AutoHotkey safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on autohotkey.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

AutoHotkey questions

Where can I download AutoHotkey safely?

Download AutoHotkey only from AutoHotkey Foundation's official site at autohotkey.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is AutoHotkey free?

Yes. AutoHotkey is open-source software and free to use.

Does AutoHotkey work on Windows?

AutoHotkey is available for Windows. Check AutoHotkey Foundation's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install AutoHotkey from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey -e). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to AutoHotkey?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full utilities list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.