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Automate FindMy.app UI interactions to retrieve Apple device and AirTag locations.

7|1|Updated Jul 26, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#apple#tracking#location#findmy#airtag
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paxlabs-inc/ion-agent --skill findmy-paxlabs-inc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/paxlabs-inc/ion-agent/tree/main/skills/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paxlabs-inc/ion-agent --skill findmy-paxlabs-inc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the lack of a native command-line interface for Apple's Find My application, allowing users to programmatically track their devices and items.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Device Location: Automatically retrieve the status and location of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and AirPods.
  • AirTag Tracking: Monitor the movement of personal items like keys or bags over time.
  • Use Case: Use this skill to verify the location of your misplaced keys or to monitor the patrol route of a pet wearing an AirTag.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to find your specific device or item by name to trigger the automated location lookup process.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve Apple device and AirTag location data programmatically on macOS?▼

To retrieve Apple device and AirTag location data on macOS, you can automate FindMy.app UI interactions to extract status and coordinates without needing a native command-line interface or official API.

Can I track AirTag movement over time using macOS automation?▼

Yes, you can track AirTag movement over time by orchestrating macOS UI automation to periodically retrieve location updates for personal items like keys, bags, or pets.

What macOS permissions are required to automate Find My application interactions?▼

Automating Find My application interactions requires macOS system permissions for screen recording to capture UI elements, and optionally uses UI automation tools like peekaboo to orchestrate the interactions.

How does macOS UI automation locate Apple devices when no official Find My API exists?▼

macOS UI automation locates Apple devices by programmatically controlling the FindMy.app interface, navigating its UI elements to extract device status and location data directly from the application window.

What types of Apple devices can I locate using macOS FindMy.app automation?▼

Using macOS FindMy.app automation, you can locate iPhones, iPads, Macs, AirPods, and AirTags by triggering automated UI interactions to retrieve their current status and geographical location.

Are there limitations to tracking Apple devices through UI automation instead of an API?▼

Tracking Apple devices through UI automation depends on the FindMy.app interface remaining stable, requires screen recording permissions, and may be less reliable than a native API for continuous or high-frequency location monitoring.

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