Top "Applescript" questions

AppleScript is an end user scripting language that has been available in Mac computers since System 7 Pro (7.1.1). It allows for automation of system tasks, communication between processes, and creation of workflows, amongst other functions.

Applescript equivalent of "continue"?

I have a simple 'repeat with' in an AppleScript, and would like to move on to the next item in …

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Adding a tab in a Shell script

So I have an extremely simple shell script, where it inputs an IP address and a domain name in the …

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Print to Stdout with applescript

I'm trying to run an AppleScript script from the terminal, however I can't get it to print anything by calling …

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How to create an Apple Script that runs a Terminal command?

I want to create an apple script that opens terminal and summons this command : sudo killall coreaudiod How is this …

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concatenate a string and a variable into a string in applescript

I have to write an Applescript to automount a folder depending on the user. Applescript Editor throws this error. A …

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Applescript to open terminal, run command, and show - Not working

I´m trying to create a keyshortcut to open terminal in current folder. Looking around, I found this code to …

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osascript / syntax error: Expected end of line but found command name. (-2741)

I'm running into problems with a shell script that utilizes a small portion of Applescript. When I compile it with …

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Scripting Office Outlook 2016 on Mac

I'd like to automate Outlook 2016 on Mac. The task I'd like to automate is basically the following: search inbox for …

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Running script with admin permissions on OS X

I've tried my best to find out a solution with the many script questions on Stack Overflow and the internet, …

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move a file in finder with applescript

I just want to move an image from one folder to the other, replacing the one that's already in there: …

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