Use scripts with Automator on Mac — by Apple Support

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Shows how to add the Run Shell Script and Run AppleScript actions to an Automator workflow. For shell scripts you pick the shell and type the commands; for AppleScript you can edit and test in the action or write it in Script Editor.

Quick steps

  1. Drag Run Shell Script from Utilities into the workflow
  2. Choose a shell and enter commands
  3. Test before saving

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