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  1. Buadhai

    macOS Launchd runs old scripts, but won't run new scripts

    I'm sure this is something simple. Be that as it may, I can't figure it out. I've been writing simple shell scripts for years that I run via launchd plist files created with Lingon. Generally that works fine unless I do something stupid which is not all that rare. However, after installing...
  2. Buadhai

    macOS Run A Shell Script via Launchd When Laptop Lid is Closed

    I'd like to run a shell script every night using launchd when the laptop (M1 MBA) lid is closed. I can ssh in to the machine when the lid is closed and run the script from the command line. But running via launchd doesn't seem to work.
  3. J

    Widgets... would love to see a project to replace 20 year old GeekTool

    I have been using GeekTool for years - so useful to have a HUD of information sitting on the desktop. The fact that it still runs (albeit with Rosetta) on macOS is a testament to the creator. I have not seen much on how to use WidgetKit to create our own widgets for bash/zsh shell scripts and...
  4. kimaldis

    macOS Applescript: do shell script fails when using foundation framework

    If I add use framework "Foundation" to an applescript, do shell script no longer works. I get an error "Syntax Error, Expected end of line, etc. but found identifier." with 'shell' highlighted in the script. If I remove the 'use framework' line or the 'use framework' line, the script works...
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