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How do I write a script that configures an applications settings for me?


I need help on how to write a script that configures an applications (VLC) settings to my needs without having to do it manually myself. The reason for this is because I will eventually need to start this application on boot with the correct settings already configured.

Steps I need done in the script.

1) I need to open the application.

2) Open the “Open Network Stream…” tab (Can be done with Ctrl+N).

3) Type a string of characters “String of characters”

4) Push “Enter” twice on the keyboard.

I’ve checked various websites across the internet and could not find any information regarding this. I am sure it’s possible but I am new to writing scripts and not too experienced. Are commands like the steps above possible to be completed in a script?

Note: Using Linux based OS (Raspbian).

Thank you.


Solution

  • Do whichever changes you want manually once on an arbitrary system, then make a copy of the application's configuration files (in this case ~/.config/vlc)

    When you want to replicate the settings on a different machine, simply copy the settings to the same location.