Developer Resources

This page provides recommended resources for AppleScript and Automator developers.

AppleScript Web Sites
  • Apple's AppleScript Web Page - AppleScript documentation, links, success stories, sample scripts for Apple applications, and many other AppleScript resources.

  • MacScripter.net - AppleScript articles, scriptable application dictionaries, forums, sample scripts, scripting additions, and more.
Automator Web Sites
AppleScript and Automator Training
Technical Info
Mailing Lists and Forums
User Groups
AppleScript Editors
  • Script Editor - This editor is installed with Mac OS X, and may be used to create and edit standard AppleScript applications and files.

  • AppleScript Studio - This development environment is available as part of the Mac OS X Developer's Tools, also known as Xcode. AppleScript Studio allows developers to create interface driven applications that look and feel just like any other OS X app.

  • Script Debugger - Script Debugger is an excellent addition to any AppleScript developer's application suite. Available from Late Night Software, this editor includes a full debugger, hundreds of unique features, and countless shortcuts to help you write your scripts faster.

  • FaceSpan - FaceSpan provides a very user-friendly way to generate interface driven AppleScript applications. If you want your scripts to have the look and feel of other applications, but don't have the patience to learn a complex development environment, then FaceSpan is for you.

  • Smile - By Satimage, this FREE AppleScript editor is a great editor, and includes a wide range of unique features. It also allows you to build interfaces for your scripts in a quick and easy manner.
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