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Apple.js - macOS Controller
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Apple.js - macOS Controller

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

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 Features

  • Control any macOS application via JavaScript

  • Execute AppleScript through simple JS API

  • Automate system tasks and workflows

  • Manipulate files and folders programmatically

  • Control system settings and preferences

  • TypeScript support with full type definitions

osascript Wrapper

Creating JavaScript abstraction layer over AppleScript execution

Process Execution

Spawning and managing child processes for system commands

Promise-based API

Converting callback-based osascript to modern Promise API

Application Control

Programmatically controlling macOS applications and windows

System Automation

Automating macOS system tasks and settings through code

Error Handling

Robust error handling for system command execution

TypeScript Definitions

Type-safe API with comprehensive TypeScript type definitions

Cross-process Communication

Secure communication between Node.js and macOS system

Tech Stack

Node.jsJavaScriptAppleScriptosascriptTypeScriptShell CommandsmacOS APIs

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Status

completed

Completed

2024