Automating macOS Apps (Apple Events, AppleScript, JXA)

Technology Status

JXA and AppleScript are legacy (last major updates: 2015-2016). Modern alternatives:

• PyXA: Active Python automation (see installation below)
• Shortcuts App: Visual workflow builder
• Swift/Objective-C: Production-ready automation

macOS Sequoia 15 Notes

Test scripts on target macOS due to:

• Stricter TCC permissions
• Enhanced Apple Events security
• Sandbox improvements