What can you do with AppleScript on a Mac?

AppleScript is a simple Macintosh-only programming language that can control and automate actions on your Mac. AppleScript is already available on your computer as part of the Mac OS and many popular applications can be automated using AppleScript scripts. Scripts written for iTunes can manage files and track information,…

How does AppleScript work in the Finder in iTunes?

The iTunes application, like the Finder and QuickTime Player, responds to AppleScript commands to perform actions with its scriptable objects. See, for example, the following script: A script for playing a specific track in iTunes. In this example, the verb play is used to initiate the playing of the track referenced as its target.

Where do I put my scripts in iTunes?

Open up a second Finder window, and navigate to (your username)/Library/iTunes/Scripts. If you haven’t got a “Scripts” folder, which is likely, if you’ve never installed a script before, simply make one. Drag Just Play This One.scptd into your Scripts folder. You can put the instruction file in too, but it’s not necessary for the script to work.

Can a script be used to control iTunes on a Mac?

So, while the “Music” actions on iOS are somewhat limited, there’s actually some potential usefulness in calling scripts (via Siri, even) from your iOS device to control iTunes on a Mac. A nice basic tutorial by the great folks at Late Night Software explains how set this up.

How do I use iTunes just play this one script?

In the case of the “Just Play This One” script, select a song from an album or playlist, go into the AppleScript menu (A scroll icon in the menu bar), and click “Just Play This One”. iTunes will play the selected song and stop. Every script is different, so you will use them differently.

What can script written for Apple Music do?

Scripts written for Apple’s Music, TV and iTunes apps can manage files and track information, create playlists, interact with other applications, perform innovative tasks, and handle many kinds of chores with accuracy and precision which otherwise would be repetitive, laborious, and/or time-consuming. Cool! Where Do I Start?

Which is the best book to learn AppleScript?

The following online materials are exerpted from the Apple Training Series book AppleScript 1-2-3. Consider this chapter a “book within a book.” If you don’t read any other chapter, read this one. It has been designed to give you a quick but thorough introduction to AppleScript through a short, fun, hands-on tutorial.