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Automate Find My UI to read on-screen Apple device locations.

Updated Jun 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#macos#apple#location#ui-automation#findmy#airtag
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LamseyahElias/jarvis-cloud-v2 --skill findmy-lamseyahelias
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/LamseyahElias/jarvis-cloud-v2/tree/main/hermes-agent/skills/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LamseyahElias/jarvis-cloud-v2 --skill findmy-lamseyahelias

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find My has no official command-line interface. This skill automates Find My to read device locations by launching the app, navigating to the Devices or Items tab, and reading on-screen locations via screen-scraping or UI automation, enabling location tracking without manual interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AppleScript + screenshot workflow to open Find My and capture device locations.
  • Peekaboo UI automation as an alternative for more reliable interactions.
  • Workflow to monitor AirTag locations over time by periodically capturing location data.
  • Limitations: location updates require the Find My window to be active; results depend on network availability and nearby devices.

Quick Start

Open Find My and run the provided automation to capture a location screenshot and analyze it with vision_analyze.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track Apple devices and AirTags via command line on macOS?▼

You can track Apple devices and AirTags via command line by automating the Find My app on macOS. This skill uses AppleScript and UI automation to launch Find My, navigate tabs, and read on-screen locations without manual interaction.

What is UI automation for Find My and how does it capture device locations?▼

UI automation for Find My is a process of controlling the app interface programmatically. It captures device locations by taking screenshots of the active Find My window and analyzing the on-screen visual data using vision analysis tools.

Do I need Screen Recording permission to automate Find My on macOS?▼

Yes, you need Screen Recording permission to automate Find My on macOS. The skill relies on screen-scraping to read device locations, which requires macOS accessibility permissions and an iCloud account signed into the Find My app.

Can I monitor AirTag locations over time without keeping the Find My window active?▼

No, you cannot monitor AirTag locations without the Find My window being active. Location updates require the window to be in focus for UI automation to capture data, and results depend on network availability and nearby devices.

How do I set up a periodic patrol workflow to capture AirTag locations?▼

To set up a periodic patrol workflow for AirTag locations, run the provided automation script on macOS. It periodically opens Find My, captures location screenshots, and analyzes them to track movements over time without manual interaction.

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