The Apple system-wide scripting language. Most Mac applications were scriptable using AppleScript until 2018, around which it became plain that Apple was de-emphasizing the language.
Resources
- A look at AppleScriptObjC, new in Snow Leopard.
- The AppleScript Handbook – e-book, US$15
- AppleScript Studio Tutorial
- ScriptBuilders
- AppleScript for Python Programmers
Scripts
- Resize Your Windows Automatically for Different Resolutions – very neat script to manage your windows across multiple displays
- Eole – automatically moves well-known files to specific folders. Rendered somewhat obsolete by the new
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- howto/Process Images With AppleScript and jhead
- Pashua
Tips
To run the macOS color picker as an app, fire up Script Editor and save the following script as an app:
choose color