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How do I install autokey in the latest version of Ubuntu 16?

It isn't in the ubuntu software center. How do I run a command line command to build such.

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The following command, copied and pasted into a Terminal window, should install autokey:

sudo apt-get install autokey-gtk

Now I am no friend of the Software Center but the command line finds the package easily:

andrew@athens:~$ apt-cache search autokey
autokey-common - desktop automation utility - common data
autokey-gtk - desktop automation utility - GTK+ version
autokey-qt - desktop automation utility - KDE version
andrew@athens:~$ 

And trusty old Synaptic shows it clearly as well:

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So perhaps follow my example and stick with these two :). The application installs fine from the command line on my Xenial installation:

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Note: If testing this from a 'Live CD' you will need to enable the 'Universe' Repositories by following this path:

Dash --> Software & Updates --> Ubuntu Software

Then select the box 'Community-maintained free and open-source software (Universe).' Allow to reload and then install autokey-gtk as detailed previously...

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  • Why doesn't it appear in the ubuntu software center? I'm on windows at the moment and can't test this.
    – William
    Jul 21, 2016 at 7:07
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    @LiamWilliam I rigorously avoid the Software Center and I think you shoud too :). Either commandline: apt-cache search autokey or the venerable old Synaptic are your best friends...
    – andrew.46
    Jul 21, 2016 at 7:14
  • I'm still on windows right now but did you test the software?
    – William
    Jul 21, 2016 at 18:41
  • @LiamWilliam I have installed it and attached a screenshot to my answer but not tested it extensively...
    – andrew.46
    Jul 21, 2016 at 21:31
  • I have unaccepted this as answer because on16.04 this doesn't work. What version are you own?
    – William
    Aug 5, 2016 at 2:26

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