Apple Automation Scripts

This repository contains Apple macOS automation scripts designed to work with Service Station or Automator.
These scripts help you manage files, videos, and system tasks quickly and efficiently directly from Finder.

Each script is described below with its functionality, usage, and requirements.

Note: All scripts are AppleScript (.scpt or .applescript) files.

🎵 Audio Extract

Extract audio tracks from video files using ffmpeg.

What it does

• Analyzes selected video files for audio codec compatibility
• Instant copy for compatible codecs (AAC, MP3, AC3, DTS, Opus)
• Re-encodes to AAC 320kbps for other codecs
• Shows estimated processing time based on your CPU (Apple Silicon / Intel)
• Outputs .m4a files in the same folder

Supported formats

mp4 · mov · mkv · avi · webm · m4v · mpg · mpeg · flv · wmv · ts · m2ts · 3gp · ogv · vob

Requirements

• Bash
• Install ffmpeg via Homebrew:

  brew install ffmpeg
  

📝 Rename

Batch rename files or folders with sequential numbering or a custom suffix.

What it does

• Select between files or folders for renaming
• Two renaming modes:
  • Full rename: Replace names with base name + sequential number
  • Partial rename: Append custom suffix to existing names
• Preserves file extensions automatically
• Shows completion notification with renamed items count

Renaming modes

Mode	Example
Full rename	photo.jpg → image_1.jpg, image_2.jpg, …
Partial rename	photo.jpg → photo_backup.jpg

🔢 Rename files

Rename multiple files with sequential numbering and optional leading zeros.

What it does

• Renames selected files or lets you choose files via dialog
• Adds sequential numbers with optional leading zeros (01, 02… or 001, 002…)
• Supports custom base name or numbers-only mode
• Preserves original file extensions
• Auto-calculates digit padding based on file count

Examples

Files	Base name	Leading zeros	Result
5	photo	Yes	photo1.jpg … photo5.jpg
100	img_	Yes	img_001.jpg … img_100.jpg
12	(empty)	Yes	01.jpg … 12.jpg
8	file	No	file1.jpg … file8.jpg

👻 Hidden Files

Show or hide hidden system files in Finder with one click.

What it does

• Toggles visibility of hidden files (dotfiles, system files)
• Automatically restarts Finder to apply changes
• Simple TRUE/FALSE button interface

📝 New Text File

Quickly create a new .txt file in the current Finder window.

What it does

• Creates a blank text file in the active Finder folder
• Prompts for filename (extension added automatically)
• Opens in native TextEdit-compatible format