Scriptable programs

    To be scriptable, a program must have a defined set of AppleScript terms that you can use in scripts for that program.

    The Finder (or "desktop") has many AppleScript terms, which let you use scripts to manage files and folders and set preferences on your desktop.

    You can also use scripts to automate tasks with these network and Internet programs included with the Mac OS:
    • Sherlock
    • Users & Groups
    • File Sharing
    • Remote Access
    • Web Sharing

    Here are some of the other scriptable programs included with the Mac OS:
    • Application Switcher
    • Location Manager control panel
    • Appearance control panel
    • Apple Menu Options control panel
    • File Exchange control panel
    • Keyboard control panel
    • Apple System Profiler
    • ColorSync
    • Desktop Printing

    In addition, the Scripting Additions folder (in the System Folder) includes programs that provide terms you can use in scripts. Scripting additions extend the AppleScript language and are always available, so you don't have to direct commands defined by a scripting addition to a specific application.

    Many other programs available for your Macintosh computer are scriptable. To determine if a program is scriptable, see if you can open its dictionary in the Script Editor.

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