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AI for Mac automation without deep scripting

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The author expresses a desire to use AI for automating tasks on a Macintosh, such as launching applications and configuring a workstation post-reboot. They aim to achieve this without needing to learn low-level scripting languages like osascript, which they previously learned when it was known as AppleScript. The core idea is that deep mastery of every tool is not always the most efficient approach. AI

IMPACT May inspire users to explore AI for personal workflow automation on macOS.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on using AI for automation, not a product release or significant industry event.

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AI for Mac automation without deep scripting

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I should probably write a blog post about using AI for programming. But I can boil it down to its essence right here: "I want to automate tasks on a Macintosh l

    I should probably write a blog post about using AI for programming. But I can boil it down to its essence right here: "I want to automate tasks on a Macintosh like opening an app and setting up my workstation after mandatory company-forced reboots, but I don't want to learn osasc…

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