Forrest logo
back to the xdotool tool

xdotool:tldr:90453

xdotool: Click the right mouse button.
$ xdotool click ${3}
try on your machine

The command "xdotool click ${3}" uses the xdotool utility to simulate a mouse click.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "xdotool" is a command-line tool that allows you to perform various X11 automation tasks, such as simulating keyboard input and mouse actions.
  • "click" is a specific action in xdotool that simulates a mouse click.
  • "${3}" is a variable that represents the third argument passed to the command.

In summary, the command will simulate a mouse click at the position specified by the third argument. The specific behavior of the command will depend on how the command is being used and what value is passed as the third argument.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
back to the xdotool tool