# AutoExec - Automatic Command Execution on Login **Stop running the same commands every time you log in.** AutoExec automatically executes your custom slash commands and Lua scripts when you enter the game, saving you time and freeing up your macro slots for what matters. ## Why Use AutoExec? - **Save Time**: No more typing the same commands after every login
- **Free Up Macro Slots**: Don't waste precious macro slots on simple setup commands
- **One Central Place**: Manage all your startup commands in a single, easy-to-use interface
- **Test Before You Save**: Execute commands manually to verify they work before enabling auto-run
- **Simple & Lightweight**: No complex configuration, no dependencies, just works ## Perfect For - **Hiding UI Elements**: Automatically hide XP bars, reputation bars, or other interface elements
- **Interface Configuration**: Set transparency, positioning, or other UI settings on login
- **Console Variables**: Apply your preferred console settings automatically
- **Custom Scripts**: Run Lua code to configure addons or game settings
- **Quality of Life**: Any repetitive command you're tired of typing ## Features ### Clean Interface
- Integrated directly into WoW's Interface Options panel
- Simple text editor - one command per line
- No complicated menus or confusing options ### Flexible Execution
- **Auto-Execute**: Commands run automatically 2 seconds after login
- **Manual Test**: "Execute Now" button to test commands before saving
- **Safe Execution**: Failed commands won't break the rest of your list ### Smart Command Handling
- Supports slash commands (`/command`)
- Supports Lua scripts (`/run

`)

- Supports console commands (`/console <cvar> <value>`)

- Automatically trims whitespace and ignores empty lines

- Commands execute in order from top to bottom
### Persistent Storage

- Commands are saved between sessions

- Works across all characters (account-wide storage)

- Survives addon updates and game patches
## Example Use Cases
**Hide Status Tracking Bar:**

```

/run StatusTrackingBarManager:Hide()

```
**Set Action Bar Transparency:**

```

/run MainMenuBar:SetAlpha(0.5)

```
**Configure Multiple Settings:**

```

/run StatusTrackingBarManager:Hide()

/console autoDismountFlying 0

/run MainMenuBar:SetAlpha(0)

/console nameplateShowEnemies 1

```
**Advanced Lua Scripts:**

```

/run for i=1,12 do _G["ActionButton"..i.."HotKey"]:SetAlpha(0) end

```
## How to Use
1. Type `/autoexec` to open the settings panel

2. Enter your commands (one per line)

3. Click "Execute Now" to test them

4. Click "Save" to enable auto-execution on login

5. Done! Your commands will run automatically next time you log in
## Technical Details
- **Lightweight**: Pure WoW API, no external libraries

- **Efficient**: Minimal memory footprint and CPU usage

- **Compatible**: Works with all other addons

- **Safe**: Proper error handling prevents game crashes

- **Modern**: Uses latest WoW Settings API with fallback support
## Support & Feedback
- Found a bug? Report it on our issue tracker

- Have a feature request? We'd love to hear it

- Questions? Check the FAQ or reach out
AutoExec is designed to be simple, reliable, and exactly what you need - nothing more, nothing less.
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**Note:** This addon executes commands with the same permissions as manually typing them in chat. It cannot bypass game restrictions or execute protected functions during combat.