Where Does AutoKey Store Phrases and Scripts?
AutoKey keeps phrases and scripts in a config folder on Linux, with service behavior gated by X11 versus Wayland.
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AutoKey stores automation in its config folder. Phrases, Python scripts, and hotkey bindings live there as files. The service reads them at startup with no extra database.
Display server matters more than the files. X11 sessions get full window integration; Wayland sessions lose parts of it. Copy the folder, then verify triggers under the new session type.
Where AutoKey stores this, by platform
~/.config/autokey
Phrases and scripts as files in this folder. Copy it to migrate everything. Wayland sessions support fewer integrations than X11 ones.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move AutoKey to a new machine?
Copy the config folder to the new machine. Phrases, scripts, and hotkeys travel together. Re-grant any automation permissions the new desktop requires.
Does AutoKey work on Wayland?
Partly. Text expansion works broadly, while window-aware features need X11. Check which backend the new session runs before expecting full behavior.
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