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Automates the FindMy app via AppleScript and screen capture to track Apple devices and AirTags on macOS.

3|Updated Mar 20, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#screen-capture#ui-automation#apple-script#findmy#airtag#location-tracking
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npx skills add https://github.com/ever-oli/io --skill findmy-ever-oli
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/ever-oli/io/tree/main/skills/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ever-oli/io --skill findmy-ever-oli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track Apple devices and AirTags on macOS by automating the FindMy app with AppleScript and screen capture, enabling users to locate items without manual navigation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automate Find My navigation using AppleScript to focus Devices and Items views.
  • Periodic screen captures to extract visible location data for tracking over time.
  • Optional UI automation with tools like Peekaboo to improve reliability in UI interactions.

Quick Start

Open Find My, switch to the Devices or Items tab, and start capturing screenshots to collect location data.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track AirTags and Apple devices from macOS using automation?▼

You can track AirTags and Apple devices from macOS by automating the FindMy app with AppleScript, navigating UI elements, and capturing periodic screenshots to extract visible location data for analysis.

Can I use AppleScript to navigate the Find My app and switch between devices?▼

Yes, you can use AppleScript to automate Find My navigation, specifically focusing the app view on the Devices or Items tabs to prepare for screen capture and data extraction without manual clicks.

What's the best way to monitor Apple device locations over time on a Mac?▼

Monitoring Apple device locations over time on a Mac is achieved by taking periodic screen captures of the Find My app, collecting visible location data from screenshots to track movements.

Do I need UI automation tools to extract location data from Find My screenshots?▼

UI automation tools like Peekaboo are optional but recommended to improve reliability when interacting with the Find My UI, ensuring more accurate screen captures for location data extraction.

What are the limitations of automating Find My for location tracking on macOS?▼

Limitations of automating Find My for location tracking include relying on visible screenshot data rather than direct APIs, requiring the app to be open, and depending on UI automation tooling for reliable interaction.

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