Peter Steinberger 7/3/2025

Making AppleScript Work in macOS CLI Tools: The Undocumented Parts

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The article details the technical challenges of integrating AppleScript into macOS command-line tools, focusing on bypassing TCC permission dialogs. It covers embedding an Info.plist, code signing with proper entitlements, and using the undocumented `responsibility_spawnattrs_setdisclaim` API to prevent the hosting app (like Terminal) from being blamed for AppleScript actions. It's a technical guide for developers building CLI automation tools on macOS.

Making AppleScript Work in macOS CLI Tools: The Undocumented Parts

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