Master MacOS Automation with JavaScript—From Workflows to Games! Take Your Automation Skills to the Next Level! Are you ready to supercharge your macOS experience with JavaScript for Automation (JXA)? Whether you’re streamlining daily tasks, integrating AI, or even creating games, this book is your ultimate hands-on guide to automation using JavaScript on macOS. What You’ll Learn: Automate Your Workflow – From text manipulation in BBEdit to seamless clipboard management, learn how to control your Mac like never before. Integrate with AI – Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT to process text, fetch literary quotes, or enhance research with automated API calls. Control Apple Apps – Master scripting for Music, Keynote, Pages, and other macOS applications to boost productivity. Build Custom Scripts – Modify pre-built JXA scripts or create your own, including an interactive Playlist Description Editor for Apple Music. Game Development – Learn how JavaScript can be used to create fun and functional game scripts, such as a Jacks or Better Poker game and a Slot Machine. Data Extraction & Spreadsheet Integration – Automate data collection from apps like Music.app, format it for spreadsheets, and avoid costly errors when handling databases. Common Questions Answered: Is the code easy to follow? Yes! Step-by-step instructions and clear explanations make scripting accessible—even for beginners. Do I need special software? No! Most scripts run with built-in macOS tools or free software. Can I integrate Apple Shortcuts? Absolutely! Combine Apple Shortcuts and JXA for even more automation power. Does it cover AI integration? Yes! Several scripts showcase how to use ChatGPT for smarter automation.
