AppleScript

AppleScript is a scripting language created by Apple Inc. and built into the Macintosh operating system. It is designed to control and automate the computer, and to create application programs that work together. AppleScript was first released in 1993, and was the first scripting language to be included in a mainstream operating system. It has been included in every release of the Macintosh operating system since then. AppleScript is based on the English language, and has a syntax that is easy to read and write. It can be used to control any application that has a graphical user interface, and can be used to automate tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to do. AppleScript programs are called "scripts" and are saved as text files with the ".scpt" extension. They can be run from within the AppleScript Editor application, or from the command line. AppleScript is a powerful and versatile scripting language, and is an essential tool for any Macintosh user.