If you’re like most people, you probably use your Mac for a variety of tasks throughout the day. And if you’re like most people, you probably have a few routines that you perform on a regular basis.
For example, maybe you always open your email in the morning and check your calendar before you start your workday. Or maybe you have a habit of closing all your open tabs before you go to bed at night.
Whatever your routine may be, there’s a good chance that you can automate it using AppleScript. AppleScript is a powerful scripting language that allows you to control just about everything on your Mac.
And one of the best ways to use AppleScript is to create little scripts that you can run from your Mac’s menu bar. In this article, we’re going to show you how to do just that.
We’re going to walk you through the process of creating a simple AppleScript that will open your email and calendar in the morning. And we’ll also show you how to add a custom icon and keyboard shortcut to your script so you can run it with just a few clicks.
So if you’re ready to learn how to automate your Mac with AppleScript, let’s get started.
Other related questions:
How do I run a script automatically on a Mac?
There are a few ways to do this, but the most common is to use the “Automator” application that comes with every Mac.
1) Open Automator (it’s in your Applications folder)
2) Choose “Application” as the type of document to create
3) In the library on the left, under “Actions”, find and drag the “Run Shell Script” action into the workflow area on the right
4) Copy and paste your script into the action area
5) Save the workflow as an application
6) Add the application to your Login Items in System Preferences (Accounts preference pane)
How do I automate a keypress in AppleScript?
Tell application “System Events”
key code 53
end tell
What is replacing AppleScript?
There is no single replacement for AppleScript, as it is a powerful and versatile tool that can be used for a wide variety of tasks. However, there are a number of alternatives that can be used for specific purposes, depending on your needs. For example, if you need to automate a task that can be accomplished with a series of shell commands, you might use a tool like Automator or AppleScript to automate the process.