automating-mac-apps
Automating macOS Apps (Apple Events, AppleScript, JXA)
Technology Status
JXA and AppleScript are legacy (last major updates: 2015-2016). Modern alternatives:
- PyXA: Active Python automation (see installation below)
- Shortcuts App: Visual workflow builder
- Swift/Objective-C: Production-ready automation
macOS Sequoia 15 Notes
Test scripts on target macOS due to:
- Stricter TCC permissions
- Enhanced Apple Events security
- Sandbox improvements
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