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Automate macOS Find My app to track Apple devices and AirTags.

Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#apple#applescript#findmy#airtag#device tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills --skill findmy-pmcdowall
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills/tree/main/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills --skill findmy-pmcdowall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users locate and monitor their Apple devices and AirTags when no direct Find My command-line interface is available.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Device Location Tracking: Uses macOS Find My app automation to view locations of iPhones, iPads, Macs, AirPods, and other registered devices.
  • AirTag Monitoring: Captures and analyzes Find My item locations for tracking personal belongings or monitoring movement over time.
  • Use Case: Track the current location of a registered AirTag attached to keys, bags, or pets by opening Find My and reading the displayed location information.

Quick Start

Use the findmy skill to open Find My on macOS and report the current location of my registered devices and AirTags.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track AirTag location from the command line on macOS?▼

You can track AirTags by automating the macOS Find My app through AppleScript and screen capture. This approach reads device locations via UI interaction since no direct command-line API is available.

Can I find my Apple devices without a direct Find My command-line interface?▼

Yes, Apple devices can be located by automating the macOS Find My app with AppleScript. The Skill captures screenshots and interacts with the UI to report current device locations without a CLI.

What macOS permissions are required to automate Find My for device tracking?▼

Automating Find My requires macOS screen capture permissions and AppleScript automation access. These allow the Skill to interact with the UI and read device locations from the Find My app.

Does this approach work for monitoring AirTag movement over time?▼

Yes, AirTag monitoring can track movement over time by periodically automating the Find My app. The Skill captures location screenshots to log changes in the position of registered items.

What is the best way to check AirTag locations when Find My CLI is unavailable?▼

The best way is macOS Find My app automation using AppleScript and screen capture. This method retrieves AirTag and device locations by interacting with the UI when direct command-line access is unavailable.

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