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https://github.com/rafaelurben/autohotkey-utils
Some utils created with AutoHotkey
https://github.com/rafaelurben/autohotkey-utils
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Some utils created with AutoHotkey
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rafaelurben/autohotkey-utils
- Owner: rafaelurben
- License: mit
- Created: 2021-01-19T20:46:27.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-06-04T20:26:09.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-06-04T22:34:11.514Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: ahkv2, autohotkey, autohotkey-script, automation, keybindings, shortcuts
- Language: AutoHotkey
- Homepage:
- Size: 137 KB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# autohotkey-utils
Autohotkey-utils gives you some useful utils as shortcuts in Windows.
This script...
- is portable (requires no installation, except for autostart)
- does not ask you for admin permissions (except to add it to autostart)
- allows you to use AutoHotkey hotkeys and hotstrings with no code knowledge and no AutoHotkey installation
- will update automatically if you accept its prompt to do so
- is written in [AutoHotkey v2](https://www.autohotkey.com/)
Jump to [setup](#setup) or [config](#config).
## Current Modules
Current modules are:
- [InstantSearch](#instantsearch)
- [QRGenerator](#qrgenerator)
- [ClipboardURL](#clipboardurl)
- [UrlShortcuts](#urlshortcuts)
- [Drive letter open](#drive-letter-open)
- [Greek alphabet](#greek-alphabet)
- [QuickNotes](#quicknotes)
- [SoftLock](#softlock)
- [Hotstrings](#hotstrings)
- [General actions](#general-actions)
### InstantSearch
Enter a query to open it in a search engine.
You can modify the used search engines via [settings](#settings). Settings format: `SEARCHENGINE?||EngineName|EngineUrl` (where ? in [1,2,3])
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| InstantSearch_1_Clipboard | Search on DuckDuckGo from Clipboard | `Win+Q` |
| InstantSearch_1 | Search on DuckDuckGo | `Shift+Win+Q` |
| InstantSearch_2_Clipboard | Search on Google from Clipboard | - |
| InstantSearch_2 | Search on Google | - |
| InstantSearch_3_Clipboard | Search on Wikipedia from Clipboard | - |
| InstantSearch_3 | Search on Wikipedia | - |
---
### QRGenerator
Generate a QRCode from any text.
Note: Please use the clipboard action if you need to use multiline data.
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| QRGenerator_FromClipboard | Use data in Clipboard | `Alt+Win+Q` |
| QRGenerator_InputBox | Open Input-Window to enter text/url | `Shift+Alt+Win+Q` |
---
### ClipboardURL
Open the URL from the clipboard directly in your default browser.
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| ClipboardURL_Open | Open Url directly | `Win+O` |
| ClipboardURL_OpenEditor | Open Input-Window to modify URL before opening | `Shift+Win+O` |
---
### UrlShortcuts
Save URLs to open easily via shortcodes.
**ProTip**: You can also enter a file path or command to be executed instead of an url!
This module needs some configuration. (see [here](#create-url-shortcodes))
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------- |
| UrlShortcuts_Insert | Press and enter a 2-char shortcode during a 2-second-timeframe to **paste** url or text. | `Insert` |
| UrlShortcuts_Open | Press and enter a 2-char shortcode during a 2-second-timeframe to **open** url or command. | `Ctrl+Insert` |
| UrlShortcuts_BoxInsert | Open input window and enter shortcode to **paste** url or text. | `Shift+Insert` |
| UrlShortcuts_BoxOpen | Open input window and enter shortcode to **open** url or command. | `Shift+Ctrl+Insert` |
---
### Drive letter open
Quickly open an explorer window with the desired drive.
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| DriveLetterOpen | Press and enter a drive letter to open it in the explorer | `Shift+Win+E` |
Example: `Shift+Win+E c` opens the C: drive in the explorer.
Beside the drive letters, there are also some special keys for special folders:
- `.` opens the autohotkey-utils folder
- `~` or `-` opens the user folder
---
### Greek alphabet
Quickly enter a character from the greek alphabet.
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| GreekAlphabet | Press and enter the name of the letter | - |
Example: `Shift+Win+G Pi Enter` or `Shift+Win+G pi Enter` (these are not the same)
---
### QuickNotes
Create notes on the fly or paste your clipboard for later use.
Note: Please use the open action if you need to enter multiple lines.
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------- |
| QuickNotes_Create | Create e new note | - |
| QuickNotes_Open | View and edit existing notes | - |
---
### SoftLock
Disable mouse and keyboard input via shortcut. (Note: This only works when the script is run as administrator.)
Press `Win+L` or `Ctrl+Alt+Delete` to exit.
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| -------------- | --------------- | ---------------- |
| SoftLock_Block | Block the input | `Shift+Win+L` |
---
### Hotstrings
This module needs some configuration. (see [here](#create-hotstrings))
---
### General actions
| Action | Description | Default shortcut |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| CloseProcess | Close a process by name | `Shift+Win+Esc` |
| Settings_Open | Open the settings page | `Shift+Win+i` |
| ReloadFiles | Reload the script and all config files | - |
| PasteDateTime | Paste the current date and time | - |
| HoldRightMouse | Hold down the right mouse button | - |
| HoldLeftMouse | Hold down the left mouse button | - |
---
## Setup
You can install this script without AutoHotKey using the `*.exe` files found under [Releases](https://github.com/rafaelurben/autohotkey-utils/releases). I recommend storing the `*.exe` in a seperate folder as your configuration files will be stored in the same folder as the `*.exe`.
The first time you launch the script, it will ask you if you want it to automatically start everytime you log in. If you missed the chance to click yes, you can just delete the ".hotkey-temp.txt" file and reload the script.
Everytime the script reloads, it will check if there is a newer version of it available on this page and will ask you if you want to update.
Note: Windows may warn you that this script is insecure, but you can ignore this warning as long as you download the exe file from this repository. If you don't trust this exe file, you can also download the current .ahk file, but then you must also install AutoHotkey v2. But please note that the update engine doesn't work when using the .ahk file!
## Config
You can configurate and change some things in this little "app". You can open the settings via right click on the tray icon -> Settings or via the defined keybind (default: `Shift+Win+i`).
You can also edit the settings in their corresponding files, but don't forget to reload afterwards if you edit the files directly.
If you edit them in the settings, this is automatically done for you after saving.
### Create URL-Shortcodes
You can modify the shortcodes used for the [UrlShortcuts](#urlshortcuts) module in the settings. Use the following syntax: `shortcode|url`
Example:
```txt
gg|https://google.com
yt|https://youtube.com
```
### Create Hotstrings
Hotstrings automatically replaces certain strings while you're typing. E.g. you type "btw" and an ending character (`-()[]{}:;'"/\,.?!`, tab or newline) and btw automatically gets replaced with "by the way".
You can create and modify hotstrings in the settings. Use the following syntax: `hotstring|replacement`
The hotstring syntax can be found [here](https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotstrings.htm#Options). Note: Replace "::" between hotstring and replacement with "|"!
Example:
```txt
:o:@gm|@gmail.com
::btw|by the way
:*:hi|hello
```
Common options:
| Option | Behaviour |
| ------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| o | Automatically removes ending character after replacement |
| ? | Allows hotstring to be IN a word |
| \* | Doesn't require ending character to trigger |
---
### Modify keybinds
You can modify the keybinds used in this app in the settings. Use the following syntax: `action|keybind`
Note: If the actions are not present in the file, the default values are used. If you want do disable a default hotkey, enter the action without a keybind. (e.g. list line in example)
The keybind syntax can be found [here](https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotkeys.htm#Symbols), all actions are listed in the tables on this page. Common modifiers can also found in the table below.
Example:
```txt
InstantSearch_1_Clipboard|#Numpad1
InstantSearch_2_Clipboard|#Numpad2
InstantSearch_3_Clipboard|#Numpad3
GreekAlphabet|+#g
ReloadFiles|
```
Common modifiers:
| Modifier | Meaning |
| -------- | ----------------- |
| # | Windows-Key (Win) |
| + | Shift |
| ^ | Control (Ctrl) |
| ! | Alt |
---
### Settings
Some things like the search engines can be changed via settings. Use the following format: `Key||Value` Note: Use "||" here!
Note: If the keys are not present in the file, the default values are used.
Default:
```txt
SEARCHENGINE_1||DuckDuckGo|https://duckduckgo.com/?q
SEARCHENGINE_2||Google|https://google.com/search?q=
SEARCHENGINE_3||Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=
DATETIMEFORMAT||
```
Check [this page](https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/FormatTime.htm#Date_Formats) for date formats.