Possible Autoit-like JavaScript macros?

Question

The title says it all. Is there a way to write macros in JavaScript to achieve a similar functionality to that of Autoit? I just would want to manipulate files on my own computer (offline) and could easily do it with autoit, but since I am currently learning JavaScript -- plan to develop in Node.js -- I figure it wouldn't hurt to get the extra practice.

Thanks guys!

Answer 1

Use an application which supports JavaScript as a shell scripting language, such as the following:

• JsRoboKey
• PowershellJS
• PowerChakra
• RemoteNodeJS
• JScript + WSH
• JavaScript Shell Scripting with JSC
• QtScript: QScriptEngine
• Part I: How to Choose a JavaScript Engine for iOS and Android Development - OpenAphid-Engine

Answer 2

nodejs has a module which do autoit things --

nodejs install autoit

var au = require('autoit');

au.Init();
au.Run("notepad.exe");
au.WinWait("[Class:Notepad]");
au.Send("Hello, autoit & nodejs!");