One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/igot-ai/os-twin --skill app-control
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: app-control
Source: https://github.com/igot-ai/os-twin/tree/main/.agents/skills/roles/macos-automation-engineer/app-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/igot-ai/os-twin --skill app-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage macOS applications by launching, quitting gracefully, identifying the frontmost app, and listing running apps. It uses open -a for launching and osascript with System Events for queries. No special permissions are required; operations work out of the box.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Launch an application by name and bring it into focus when needed.
  • Gracefully quit apps with a fallback to force termination if needed.
  • Determine the current frontmost application and list all visible, non-background apps.
  • Use cases include automated UI testing, setup and teardown of app-driven tasks, and quick checks of app state in scripts.

Quick Start

Tell OSTwin to launch, quit, or list macOS apps and to report the frontmost app.

Frequently Asked Questions about app-control

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate launching and quitting macOS apps programmatically?

Automate macOS app lifecycle management by using bash scripting and osascript with System Events to launch apps via open -a, quit them gracefully, and force terminate if needed. This approach requires no special permissions and works out of the box for automated workflows.

Can I query the frontmost application or list running apps on macOS using osascript?

Query the frontmost application and list all visible, non-background running apps using osascript with System Events. This allows scripts to quickly check app state or determine the current active application during automated UI testing or environment setup.

Do I need special permissions to manage macOS app lifecycles with bash scripting?

No special permissions are required to manage macOS app lifecycles using bash scripting and AppleScript interfaces. Operations like launching applications with open -a or querying System Events work out of the box without demanding elevated privileges.

What is the best way to set up and tear down app-driven tasks for automated testing on macOS?

Set up and tear down app-driven tasks by programmatically launching applications to establish the test environment and gracefully quitting them afterward. Using osascript and System Events provides a reliable way to automate this teardown process with fallback force termination.

Why does my macOS app automation script fail to quit a running application gracefully?

Scripts may fail to quit a running application gracefully if it is unresponsive, but this macOS app automation tool implements a fallback to force termination. It uses osascript with System Events to ensure the application closes even when standard quit commands fail.

Does app-control support checking app state for automated UI testing workflows?

Checking app state for automated UI testing is supported by querying running apps and identifying the frontmost application. It uses osascript and System Events to list visible, non-background apps, ensuring the testing environment is correctly configured.