Resources

Links to online resources about AppleScript.

Websites

Tools and Applications

  • Late Night Software provides third-party software for editing (Script Debugger) and developing applications (FaceSpan) with AppleScript.
  • UI Browser is the ultimate assistant for Apple's AppleScript GUI Scripting and Accessibility technologies. It helps you to explore, manipulate and monitor the User Interface elements of most Mac OS X applications running on your computer.
  • Smile is a programming and working environment based on AppleScript. In Smile you edit AppleScripts, and much more.

Training and Services

  • AppleScript 1-2-3 is the Apple Training Series book for AppleScript. An online version of the first chapter is viewable here.
  • VBA to AppleScript transition guide from Mactech magazine is a 150-page example-full guide (in PDF format) for converting VBA macros to AppleScript in Microsoft Office.
  • Scripting Matters provides intensive multiple-day training seminars focusing on all aspects of AppleScript.
  • TECsoft provides both online and hands-on training for AppleScript.
  • Automated Workflows, LLC provides AppleScript and Automator consulting, development and training.
  • Custom Flow Solutions provides workflow automation for publishing.
  • Write Track Media creates professional workflow automation and data-management solutions.

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