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What is pynput?

mxschmitt/pynput — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2026-05-13

PythonAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5MaintainedSetup · easy

In one sentence

A Python library that lets your code control the mouse and keyboard, or listen for what a person is typing and clicking, across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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    What it does
      Simulate input
      Listen to input
      Cross platform
    Tech stack
      Python
    Use cases
      Automate clicks
      Accessibility tools
      Testing input
    Audience
      Automation users
      Developers
    Platforms
      Windows
      Mac
      Linux

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Automate repetitive mouse clicks or keyboard input, like filling out forms or scripting a game.

USE CASE 2

Build accessibility tools that let people control a computer through alternative input methods.

USE CASE 3

Simulate user behavior to test how software responds to keyboard and mouse input.

USE CASE 4

Add automated demo or testing modes to a game or application.

What is it built with?

Python

How does it compare?

mxschmitt/pynput0xallam/my-recipe0xhassaan/nn-from-scratch
Stars——0
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2026-05-132022-11-22—
MaintenanceMaintainedDormant—
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity2/52/54/5
Audiencedevelopergeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to use pynput to simulate mouse clicks and keyboard typing in a Python script.
Prompt 2
Write a Python script with pynput that listens for and logs keyboard key presses.
Prompt 3
Help me build a form-filling automation using pynput to move the mouse and type text.
Prompt 4
Explain how pynput handles cross-platform differences between Windows, Mac, and Linux input control.

Frequently asked questions

What is pynput?

A Python library that lets your code control the mouse and keyboard, or listen for what a person is typing and clicking, across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

What language is pynput written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python.

Is pynput actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-05-13).

How hard is pynput to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is pynput for?

Mainly developer.

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