James Peter Mitchell
Jot Projects Command Line Program Linux Posted December 29, 2025

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Overview

jot is a little program I made to type text on my linux desktop. I use datecodes frequently in my usual workflows so I wanted a program that could type the codes when bound to a keyboard shortcut.

I created jot on a whim. It doesn't solve any problem that couldn't be solved with other tools, so I made it mostly just for fun.

Development

Other than learning a little about how /dev/uinput works, this program is a reason for me to practice end-to-end open source project management on Github:

  • Continuous Integration through Github Actions
  • Automated Release Builds
  • Github Badges, and an otherwise comprehensive README.md
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