AutoHotKey: Allow UI access to administrative programs

In short, you need to compile script into an .exe and modify the executable with uiAccess property set to true, digitally sign it and finally, put it in Program files directory.

Modifying the manifest

• Extract existing executable’s manifest: mt.exe -inputresource:\path\to\.exe;#1 -outputresource:\path\to\manifest
• Open the manifest file in notepad and set uiAccess property to “true”
• Update the executable with new manifest: mt.exe -manifest \path\to\manifest -outputresource:\path\to\exe#1

Signing the exe

Needs a valid certificate. On linux:

osslsigncode sign -certs <cert-file> -key <der-key-file> \
        -n "Your Application" -i http://www.yourwebsite.com/ \
        -in yourapp.exe -out yourapp-signed.exe

On Windows:

signtool sign /tr http://timestamp.digicert.com /td sha256 \
              /fd sha256 /f <pfx-file> yourapp.exe

Placing the exe at the correct location

UI access is only granted for programs that are located under “Program Files” and “System32” directories.

External reference:
Enable interaction with administrative programs – Scripts and Functions – AutoHotkey Community
Step 6: Create and Embed an Application Manifest (UAC) | Microsoft Learn