termux / termux/termux-api

Feature request: simulate typing

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Description

From @helloworldsg on March 20, 2017 3:21

Understand there is a clipboard feature although copy-pasting would take a few steps.
Is it technically possible to simulate on-screen typing via the termux-api ?

Copied from original issue: termux/termux-app#283

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The issue names no files or tests. Start by reviewing the existing clipboard feature and the termux-api interface, then determine whether on-screen typing can be exposed as an API operation. Done means establishing a feasible scope and documenting the expected command behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
api, cli, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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