findmy

Automate locating Apple devices and AirTag items via Find My on macOS.

6|Updated Apr 26, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne --skill findmy-strategic-automation

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne/tree/main/src/arachne/skills/default/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne --skill findmy-strategic-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apple does not provide a CLI for Find My, so locating devices requires manual UI work. This Skill uses AppleScript and screen capture to automate opening Find My and reading visible locations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automates opening Find My and navigating between Devices and Items to fetch locations.
Supports periodic captures to build a location history for a device or AirTag.
Works on macOS with Find My signed in, with screen recording permission.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to locate a device or AirTag in Find My and report its current location.

Frequently Asked Questions about findmy

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

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How do I automate locating Apple devices and AirTags using the Find My app on macOS?▼

Automate locating Apple devices by using AppleScript and screen capture to open the Find My app on macOS and read visible UI locations. This Skill automates navigating between the Devices and Items tabs to fetch current location data.

Can I build a location history for my AirTag using macOS automation?▼

Yes, you can build a location history for an AirTag by using periodic screen captures within macOS automation. The Skill automates opening Find My over set intervals to record the visible location of your tracked items.

What macOS permissions are required to automate the Find My app?▼

Automating the Find My app requires screen recording permission on your macOS device to allow the automation tools to read UI content. You must also have the Find My app signed in to your Apple account.

Does Apple provide a command line interface for Find My to track devices?▼

Apple does not provide a command line interface for Find My, so locating devices requires UI automation. This Skill uses AppleScript to programmatically control the Find My app and capture location data without a CLI.

Do I need Peekaboo to automate reading locations from the Find My app?▼

Peekaboo is an optional UI tooling component used to enhance reading Find My app content. The core automation relies on AppleScript and screen capture, but Peekaboo can assist with extracting visible location text.

Why is my Find My automation not reading device locations correctly?▼

Find My automation fails to read locations if screen recording permission is not granted or the app is not signed in. The Skill depends on reading visible UI content through screen capture, so permissions are strictly required.