Dev tools · September 18, 2025
I made AquaShell, a scripting and automation environment for Windows
Being inspired by old third-party scripting environments such as AutoIt or AutoHotkey, I've developed my own scripting environment for Windows. I've always been fascinated by creating an own programming language and I made the syntax in a way it feels more like something that contains a personal flavor. The language matured over the years and I both use it for administration and automation tasks, but also for fully scripted applications as well. On the homepage, you'll find various production scripts as well as links to scripted applications. The scripting environment is free and open-source…
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AquaShell is a free, open-source scripting and automation environment for Windows, inspired by earlier tools like AutoIt and AutoHotkey. It features a custom programming language with distinctive syntax designed for personal use. The environment handles system administration, automation tasks, and fully scripted applications. Users can access production scripts and example applications on the project website.
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Being inspired by old third-party scripting environments such as AutoIt or AutoHotkey, I've developed my own scripting environment for Windows. I've always been fascinated by creating an own programming language and I made the syntax in a way it feels more like something that contains a personal flavor. The language matured over the years and I both use it for administration and automation tasks, but also for fully scripted applications as well. On the homepage, you'll find various production scripts as well as links to scripted applications. The scripting environment is free and open-source software, released under the MIT license.
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