Meet Diatom
Diatom turns an input action into a command. A trigger can be a mouse gesture, shortcut or scroll. A command can open a program, type text, operate on a window or call a script.
Three concepts
| Concept | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | The action you perform | Ctrl+Alt+F9, or a rightward stroke |
| Command | The operation to execute | Open Notepad |
| Scope | Where the command applies | A browser, an editor or a general fallback |
One command can have several triggers. Verify it with a shortcut first, then bind a gesture.
Learn at your own pace
Use ready-made actions by remembering their gestures. To customize a command, edit its message or program path, save and restart. For more complex work, learn AHK, conditions and the window context supplied with a call.
Direction and region
You can organize gestures by direction and refine their scope with starting regions. Each complete gesture has its own binding. ↑ copies, ↑← searches Google, ↑←↑ searches Bing, and ↑→ creates a document or browser tab. Down-right gestures group window-related actions.
Commands can also use application groups, titles, positions and content. Available fields depend on the target software and the integrations included in the distribution.
Continue with installation and quick start.