SimpleNativeHooks

Java library (with simple native components) for global keyboard and mouse listeners.

Features:

Hook for key presses and releases.
Distinguish between left and right keys (e.g. left control, right shift, left alt, ...).
Hook for mouse button clicks and releases.
Hook for mouse movements.
Support for multiple monitors.

Requirements

Java 1.7+
Apple OSX:
- i586, amd64
- Enable Access for Assistive Devices
Windows:
- i586, amd64
- .NET framework v4.0+
Linux:
- i586
- X11 window manager.

Demo application:

See example here.

Maven dependency:

Include maven dependency by adding the following in your pom file:

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    ... (existing dependencies)
  </dependency>

  <dependency>
    <groupId>org.repeats.simplenativehooks</groupId>
    <artifactId>simplenativehooks</artifactId>
    <version>0.0.1</version>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

<repositories>
    <repository>
        <id>SimpleNativeHooks-maven-export</id>
        <url>https://raw.github.com/repeats/SimpleNativeHooks/maven-export/</url>
        <snapshots>
            <enabled>true</enabled>
            <updatePolicy>always</updatePolicy>
        </snapshots>
    </repository>
</repositories>