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Apple.js - macOS Controller

Comprehensive JavaScript library for controlling macOS using Node.js - a powerful wrapper over osascript.

Built With

Node.jsJavaScriptAppleScriptosascriptTypeScriptShell CommandsmacOS APIs

The Overview

Apple.js is a revolutionary JavaScript library that provides complete control over macOS operations through Node.js. Built as an elegant wrapper over osascript (AppleScript), it enables developers to automate macOS tasks, control applications, manipulate system settings, and execute shell commands entirely through JavaScript. The library features a simple, intuitive API that abstracts the complexity of AppleScript while providing the full power of macOS automation. Perfect for build tools, automation scripts, desktop applications, and system utilities.

Key Highlights

Feature 1

Control any macOS application via JavaScript

Feature 2

Execute AppleScript through simple JS API

Feature 3

Automate system tasks and workflows

Feature 4

Manipulate files and folders programmatically

Feature 5

Control system settings and preferences

Feature 6

TypeScript support with full type definitions

Technical Deep Dive

My Role

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

01. osascript Wrapper

Creating JavaScript abstraction layer over AppleScript execution

02. Process Execution

Spawning and managing child processes for system commands

03. Promise-based API

Converting callback-based osascript to modern Promise API

04. Application Control

Programmatically controlling macOS applications and windows

05. System Automation

Automating macOS system tasks and settings through code

06. Error Handling

Robust error handling for system command execution

07. TypeScript Definitions

Type-safe API with comprehensive TypeScript type definitions

08. Cross-process Communication

Secure communication between Node.js and macOS system

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