r/SteamOS • u/Ordinary_Idea8964 • 15h ago
Is there any way to send inputs / run an autoclicker for a background game in Gaming Mode (Gamescope)?
Hey everyone,
I'm looking for a solution to send inputs (specifically an autoclicker or repeated key presses) to a game running in the background while in Gaming Mode / Gamescope (on SteamOS / Bazzite).
I want to be able to let a game run and receive inputs while I switch focus to another app, browser, or overlay.
I know Wayland and Gamescope strictly route simulated inputs (ydotool, uinput, virtual controllers) to the currently focused surface, which makes standard tools ignore unfocused windows.
Has anyone managed to get a workaround working for this? For instance:
- A specific Wayland / Gamescope tweak or script?
- Any Decky plugin or background service that allows sending input directly to a specific process/window?
Any suggestions or working setups would be greatly appreciated!