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macos-mail-calendar

Read Mail metadata and query Calendar events via AppleScript on macOS.

18|3|Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#macos#scripting#calendar#applescript#osascript#mail
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yaron9/MetaMe --skill macos-mail-calendar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-mail-calendar
Source: https://github.com/Yaron9/MetaMe/tree/main/skills/macos-mail-calendar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yaron9/MetaMe --skill macos-mail-calendar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

macOS users often juggle Mail and Calendar apps manually to check inbox status or schedule events. This skill provides a programmable interface to read and manage Mail.app and Calendar.app data via AppleScript, reducing repetitive tasks and keeping actions under user consent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read all configured Mail accounts and fetch lightweight metadata (subject, date, sender) without exposing full bodies.
  • Query today's or specific dates' Calendar events and summarize upcoming tasks.
  • Open the native Mail or Calendar apps from scripts for quick inspection.
  • Create drafts or draft reminders and add events with explicit user confirmation to avoid unintended changes.
  • Trigger actions from automated workflows while respecting privacy and permission prompts.

Quick Start

Ask it to read today’s calendar events and list your Mail accounts on macOS.

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-mail-calendar

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate reading macOS Mail inbox metadata with AppleScript?▼

You can automate reading macOS Mail inbox metadata with AppleScript by using osascript to fetch lightweight details like subject, date, and sender without exposing full email bodies.

Can I query Calendar events for today using osascript on macOS?▼

Yes, you can query Calendar events for today using osascript on macOS to retrieve and summarize upcoming scheduled tasks programmatically via AppleScript.

Does this AppleScript approach require user confirmation to create Calendar events?▼

Yes, this AppleScript approach requires explicit user confirmation to create Calendar events or draft reminders, ensuring safe write operations that avoid unintended data modifications.

What's the best way to trigger Mail and Calendar app automation from workflows?▼

The best way to trigger Mail and Calendar app automation from workflows is executing osascript commands that interact with the native apps while respecting privacy and permission prompts.

Can I open native Mail and Calendar apps directly from a macOS script?▼

Yes, you can open native Mail and Calendar apps directly from a macOS script by running AppleScript commands that launch the applications for quick visual inspection.

Do I need specific dependencies to script macOS Mail and Calendar data?▼

No external dependencies are needed to script macOS Mail and Calendar data; you only require macOS with AppleScript execution enabled to interact with Mail.app and Calendar.app.

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