findmy

Name: findmy
Availability: InStock
Author: quiznat

Locate Apple devices and AirTags via FindMy.app using AppleScript and screen capture.

Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#macos #screen-capture #ui-automation #apple-script #findmy #airtag #location-tracking

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho --skill findmy-quiznat

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho/tree/main/.hermes/skills/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho --skill findmy-quiznat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track Apple devices and AirTags via the FindMy.app on macOS using AppleScript and screen capture.

Core Features & Use Cases

AppleScript automation to launch Find My and read device locations.
Optional UI automation with Peekaboo for more reliable interactions.
Periodic location capture for patrol routes and movement tracking.

Quick Start

Ask it to retrieve the current location of a specific FindMy device or AirTag on macOS.

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 using macOS UI automation?▼

Track Apple devices by interfacing FindMy.app on macOS through AppleScript and screen capture. This approach retrieves current positions and movement history for devices or AirTags without relying on a dedicated FindMy API.

Can I automate Find My to retrieve location history for a lost AirTag?▼

Yes, you can capture periodic location data for patrol routes and movement tracking. By automating FindMy.app via AppleScript, you can retrieve the current location and verify an AirTag's position over time.

Do I need screen capture permissions to locate Apple devices via AppleScript?▼

Yes, screen capture permissions are required on macOS to read device locations visually. The Skill uses screen capture to extract location data from FindMy.app, bypassing the limitations of the official FindMy API.

Does this FindMy automation method work with Peekaboo for UI interactions?▼

Yes, it supports optional UI automation with Peekaboo for more reliable interactions. Integrating Peekaboo helps stabilize the AppleScript automation when launching Find My and reading device locations on macOS.

Why use screen capture and AppleScript instead of the FindMy API for location tracking?▼

Using screen capture and AppleScript avoids FindMy API limitations. It enables you to interface directly with FindMy.app on macOS to extract current positions and movement history for your Apple devices and AirTags.