findmy

Locate registered Apple devices and AirTags via macOS Find My automation.

3|1|Updated Apr 19, 2024

Search Tags:#macos #ui automation #applescript #findmy #airtag #device tracking

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npx skills add https://github.com/guccang/blogclaw --skill findmy-guccang

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Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/guccang/blogclaw/tree/main/cmd/hermes-agent/vendor/hermes_runtime/skills/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guccang/blogclaw --skill findmy-guccang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users locate their Apple devices and AirTags when they need to find registered items without a dedicated command-line interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

Find My Tracking: Uses macOS Find My app automation to check locations of devices and AirTags.
UI Automation Workflow: Provides AppleScript and optional Peekaboo-based interaction methods for navigating Find My.
Use Case: Track a personal AirTag, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other registered item and review its displayed location information over time.

Quick Start

Ask the findmy skill to locate your registered Apple device or AirTag and report the visible location.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I track an AirTag or Apple device from a macOS terminal?▼

You can track AirTags and Apple devices on macOS by automating the Find My app through AppleScript UI control, which navigates the interface and retrieves visible location information for registered items.

Can I locate my iPhone or Mac without opening the Find My app manually?▼

Yes, this Skill automates the macOS Find My app using AppleScript UI control to locate registered iPhones, iPads, and Macs without manually opening or navigating the app interface.

Do I need Peekaboo to automate device tracking on macOS?▼

Peekaboo is optional for macOS Find My automation; the core device tracking workflow primarily uses AppleScript UI control and screenshot analysis to navigate the app and retrieve location data.

What is the best way to check AirTag locations using macOS automation?▼

The best way to check AirTag locations via macOS automation is applying AppleScript UI control to the Find My app, optionally enhanced with Peekaboo for precise location retrieval.

Does AppleScript Find My automation work for tracking AirPods and other tagged items?▼

Yes, AppleScript Find My automation supports tracking AirPods and tagged items by navigating the macOS app interface to capture screenshot data and retrieve displayed location information.

Why is my macOS Find My automation not returning accurate device locations?▼

Find My automation may return inaccurate device locations if the macOS UI changes disrupt AppleScript control, or if optional Peekaboo automation lacks sufficient screenshot analysis data.