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Automate FindMy UI tracking for Apple devices and AirTags on macOS.

174|23|Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#applescript#ui-automation#findmy#airtag#location-tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill findmy-redwoodog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop/tree/main/skills/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill findmy-redwoodog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AppleScript-based automation to open FindMy, switch between Devices and Items, and capture location details.
  • Screen capture driven reading of the UI to extract the current location without manual input.
  • Use cases include locating iPhones, iPads, Macs, AirTags, and patrolling items over time for monitoring.

Quick Start

Open FindMy and run the automation to retrieve the current location of your tracked devices.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate location tracking for Apple devices and AirTags on macOS?▼

You can automate location tracking for Apple devices on macOS by using AppleScript to control the FindMy app and screen capture to extract current location data without manual input. The automation switches between Devices and Items tabs to retrieve coordinates.

Can I track AirTag movement over time using FindMy on macOS?▼

Yes, you can track AirTag movement over time by running AppleScript-based UI automation within FindMy on macOS. The process captures location snapshots historically, allowing you to patrol and monitor item locations across intervals.

What permissions are required to automate FindMy with AppleScript on macOS?▼

Automating FindMy with AppleScript on macOS requires explicit permissions for FindMy, AppleScript, and screen recording to operate reliably. Optional Peekaboo involvement may also be needed for more robust UI automation and screen reading.

Does this FindMy automation work with both iPhones and Macs?▼

Yes, this FindMy automation works with locating iPhones, iPads, Macs, and AirTags. It applies to locating devices across both the Devices and Items tabs within the macOS FindMy application using UI-based screen capture.

Why does my AppleScript UI automation for FindMy fail to read locations?▼

AppleScript UI automation for FindMy fails to read locations if screen recording or AppleScript permissions are not granted. Reliable operation requires authorizing FindMy, AppleScript, and screen recording access within macOS privacy settings.

What is the best way to extract current location data from FindMy without an API?▼

The best way to extract current location data from FindMy without an API is using AppleScript-driven UI automation and screen capture on macOS. This approach reads the interface directly to generate current location snapshots for tracked devices.

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