A professional desktop automation tool built with Java Swing, JNativeHook, and the Java Robot API that enables users to create, manage, and execute keyboard macros using global hotkeys.
MacroManager helps automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity by allowing users to record and trigger custom keyboard workflows from anywhere in the operating system.
MacroManager is a desktop productivity application designed to simplify repetitive computer operations through keyboard automation.
The application provides a user-friendly graphical interface for creating, editing, importing, exporting, and executing macros while running quietly in the system tray.
Register and trigger macros from anywhere in the system using global keyboard shortcuts.
Automate repetitive keyboard actions using Java's Robot API.
Examples:
- Text insertion
- Repetitive keystrokes
- Shortcut sequences
- Workflow automation
All macros are stored in JSON format for:
- Easy backup
- Portability
- Human-readable configuration
Users can:
- Create new macros
- Edit existing macros
- Delete macros
- Enable/Disable macros
Transfer macro configurations between devices using JSON files.
The application minimizes to the system tray and continues listening for hotkeys in the background.
Macro settings remain available after restarting the application.
User Interface (Java Swing) ↓ Macro Manager ↓ Hotkey Listener (JNativeHook) ↓ Robot API Automation Engine ↓ JSON Storage System
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Java | Core Development |
| Java Swing | GUI Development |
| JNativeHook | Global Keyboard Listener |
| Robot API | Automation Engine |
| Gson | JSON Serialization |
| Maven | Dependency Management |
MacroManager/
│
├── src/
│ ├── main/
│ │ ├── java/
│ │ └── resources/
│
├── macros.json
├── pom.xml
├── README.md
└── target/
git clone https://github.com/BuildWithGaurav/MacroManager.git
cd MacroManagermvn clean installmvn exec:javaOr execute the generated JAR file:
java -jar MacroManager.jar- Auto-fill frequently used text
- Trigger keyboard shortcuts
- Launch repetitive workflows
- Insert code templates
- Execute common shortcut sequences
- Automate testing workflows
- Fill forms
- Generate standard responses
- Reduce repetitive typing
- Java Application Development
- GUI Development with Swing
- Event-Driven Programming
- Desktop Software Engineering
- Automation Systems
- Global Keyboard Hook Integration
- JSON Data Management
- Maven Project Management
- Mouse Recording Support
- Macro Scheduling
- Cloud Synchronization
- Plugin Architecture
- Cross-Platform Packaging
- Advanced Workflow Automation
Gaurav Singh
B.Tech Software Engineering Student
MacroManager was developed as a desktop productivity and automation solution demonstrating advanced Java application development, event-driven programming, and workflow automation techniques.