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Automate Find My app interactions to capture device and AirTag locations via screenshots.

Updated May 23, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#screenshot#applescript#ui-automation#findmy#airtag#location-tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub --skill findmy-zengbaocheng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: findmy
Source: https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub/tree/main/apple/findmy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub --skill findmy-zengbaocheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apple does not provide a CLI for FindMy, making automated location tracking of devices and AirTags difficult. This skill uses AppleScript to open FindMy and perform screen captures to read device locations on macOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates opening Find My and navigating between Devices and Items to read locations from screenshots.
  • Supports tracking AirTag locations over time for patrol routes and movement analysis.
  • Notes limitations: no official CLI/API, UI automation may break across macOS versions, screen recording permission is required.

Quick Start

Open Find My and allow the skill to automate location capture for your 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 Apple devices and AirTags on macOS from the command line?▼

To track Apple devices and AirTags on macOS, you can automate the Find My app using AppleScript. This approach captures location screenshots and logs routes over time, since Apple does not provide an official CLI for Find My.

Can I automate AirTag location tracking for patrol routes on macOS?▼

Yes, you can automate AirTag location tracking for patrol routes by using AppleScript to navigate the Find My app. It periodically captures screenshots of the Items tab to log movement over time.

What permissions are required to automate Find My location captures on macOS?▼

Automating Find My location captures on macOS requires screen recording permission to take screenshots. Optional Peekaboo access is also needed for UI automation to interact with the app.

Does the Find My app support UI automation to switch between Devices and Items?▼

Yes, the Find My app supports UI automation via AppleScript to switch between Devices and Items. This allows automated workflows to navigate the interface and read locations from screenshots.

What are the limitations of using AppleScript for Find My location tracking?▼

Limitations of using AppleScript for Find My location tracking include the lack of an official CLI and potential UI automation breakage across different macOS versions due to interface changes.

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