uictl is an open-source project built for linux developers and QA automation engineers.

Does uictl have a free plan?

Yes — uictl is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does uictl run on?

uictl runs on the command line and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.

Is uictl still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 8 commits in the last 90 days.

uictl is developed by lin-calvin.

Is uictl open source?

Yes — uictl is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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uictl

Name: uictl
Author: lin-calvin

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uictl is a Linux command-line tool for inspecting and automating desktop user interfaces through dogtail and AT-SPI. It supports accessibility-driven GUI control and testing across Wayland and X11 environments for developers and automation engineers.

Open SourceGPL-3.0CLILinuxSelf-hosted

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Overview

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In the CLI tools & terminal space, uictl takes a focused approach. It focuses on automating and testing Linux desktop interfaces without manually interacting with GUI elements. uictl is an open-source project aimed at linux developers and QA automation engineers. uictl is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. uictl is available on the command line and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by lin-calvin, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 8 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include UI element inspection, Desktop UI control, and accessibility automation.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

UI element inspection
Desktop UI control
Accessibility automation
GUI testing
Wayland support
X11 support

Built with & integrations

Connectors

github

Runs on

CLILinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

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uictl verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about uictl

What is uictl?: Uictl focuses on automating and testing Linux desktop interfaces without manually interacting with GUI elements. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is uictl for?: uictl is an open-source project built for linux developers and QA automation engineers.
Does uictl have a free plan?: Yes — uictl is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does uictl run on?: uictl runs on the command line and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is uictl still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 8 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes uictl?: uictl is developed by lin-calvin.
When did uictl launch?: uictl first shipped in 2026.
Is uictl open source?: Yes — uictl is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: GPL-3.0
First seen: 13 Aug 2026
Built for: Linux developers and QA automation engineers
Model: Open source
Solves: Automating and testing Linux desktop interfaces without manually interacting with GUI elements.

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GitHub: lin-calvin/uictl
PyPI: uictl

Developer

lin-calvin

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 13 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 8
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main

Index record

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 13 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 13 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: uictl-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 13 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 13 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 13 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/uictl

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