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+# EvType
+
+Virtual typing using evdev.
+
+## What
+
+EvType is made to replace the `xdotool type` command for wayland systems, where there is no option for virtual keyboard input.
+
+## Usage
+
+- Start the `evtype_daemon` as root using your favorite init daemon.
+- Run `evtype <text>` to enter some text trough the virtual keyboard.
+
+## Why a separate daemon
+
+For security reasons your user generally doesn't have permissions to talk directly to evdev so root permissions are required.
+By having a separate daemon do the talking to evdev the `evtype` tool doesn't need to be run as root and only a restricted api
+is exposed to non-root users (i.e. only typing printable characters, no keyboard logging).