Python program to automically press a key after some time interval.
pyak == py auto key
Before you run make sure you have python3 installed, and then install the package:
pip install pyak
example to press shift key every 15 minutes during work hour when slack is running：
pyak 900 -k shift -t 8:00 17:00 -p slack
Note: For macos you may need to allow the terminal to control your keyboard by going to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> Privacy -> Accessibility and make sure terminal (or whatever console you are running it from) is selected
Detailed useage:
usage: auto_key.py [-h] [-k [KEY]] [-t START END] [-p [PROCESS]] [SECONDS]
Auto key presser
positional arguments:
SECONDS Interval between each key press in seconds.
optional arguments:
-h, --help show this help message and exit
-k [KEY], --key [KEY]
Key to press, i.e. shift, f1. Defaults to shift key if
not provided
-t START END, --time_active START END
If provided, the key will only be pressed during the
specified time. i.e -t 8:00 17:00
-p [PROCESS], --process [PROCESS]
Name or regex of running process to trigger the key press.
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