AutoIt

Spec sheet

Purpose

AutoIt is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language for Windows GUI automation and general scripting.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Deployment

AutoIt is described as small and standalone, requiring no external DLL files or registry entries, and as running without external runtimes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Integrations

AutoItX exposes AutoIt features through a DLL and COM interface, with a C# assembly and PowerShell CmdLets included in the download.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Support

The contact page directs general support questions to the community forum and says its contact form is for questions not answered by the listed resources.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

License

The EULA allows unlimited installations and copies, commercial use, and sale or free distribution of scripts and compiled scripts made with AutoIt.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Architecture

The site says AutoIt supports Unicode and provides x64 versions of its main components.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Automation

It automates tasks using simulated keystrokes, mouse movement, and window or control manipulation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Compiled scripts

The included Aut2Exe tool converts scripts into standalone executable files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Editor

The package includes a cut-down SciTE editor, and the customized editor page lists syntax highlighting, code completion, a code prettifier, and a syntax checker.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

GUI tools

AutoIt can create graphical user interfaces and interact with controls such as edit boxes, check boxes, list boxes, combos, buttons, and status bars.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Language features

The language supports functions, loops, expression parsing, string handling, Perl-compatible regular expressions, COM, and calls to Win32 and third-party DLL APIs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Notable limitation

The site warns that some AutoIt components may be mistakenly flagged by antivirus software or Microsoft SmartScreen because of the nature of scripting languages.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Security and trust

The download page says its installer and executables are digitally signed by AutoIt Consulting Ltd, and its contact page says downloads are scanned before upload.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Supported systems

The current download is listed as compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, plus Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.Read 4 Oct 2026 · autoitscript.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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