What scripting languages does this skill support?

The skill primarily focuses on JXA and AppleScript, but also includes comprehensive support and documentation for Python-based automation via the PyXA library.

Can I use this for bulk marketing email campaigns?

It is not recommended for bulk sending. This skill is optimized for personal productivity and desktop workflow automation; for high-volume bulk needs, transactional services like SendGrid or Mailchimp are more appropriate.

Does this work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is specifically designed for macOS as it relies on AppleScript and JXA (JavaScript for Automation) technology to interface with the native Apple Mail application.

Are there specific security requirements to run these scripts?

Yes, you must grant Automation permissions in macOS System Settings under Privacy & Security for your terminal or Claude environment to control the Apple Mail application.

Apple Mail Automation

Name: Apple Mail Automation
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates Apple Mail workflows using JXA and AppleScript to manage messages, mailboxes, and account filtering directly from macOS.

This skill empowers Claude to interact natively with Apple Mail on macOS, leveraging JXA (JavaScript for Automation) and PyXA for deep system integration. It facilitates complex tasks such as programmatically composing emails with attachments, filtering inboxes for specific data, managing mailbox organization, and executing batch message processing. Designed for developers and power users, it provides a structured approach to script discovery, dictionary translation, and robust error handling, bridging the gap between AI-driven logic and local desktop communication.

Key Features

01Programmatic message composition with full support for attachments and signatures

02Batch message filtering, movement, and mailbox organization capabilities

03JXA and AppleScript dictionary discovery for deep native Mail integration

04UI scripting fallback mechanisms for non-scriptable interface actions

053 GitHub stars

06PyXA Python library support for alternative high-level automation workflows

Use Cases

01Automating recurring status reports or notification emails with local attachments

02Implementing custom mailbox sorting rules that go beyond standard Mail filters

03Extracting and archiving specific attachments from high-volume sender threads

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-mail

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Programmatic message composition with full support for attachments and signatures

02Batch message filtering, movement, and mailbox organization capabilities

03JXA and AppleScript dictionary discovery for deep native Mail integration

04UI scripting fallback mechanisms for non-scriptable interface actions

053 GitHub stars

06PyXA Python library support for alternative high-level automation workflows

Use Cases

01Automating recurring status reports or notification emails with local attachments

02Implementing custom mailbox sorting rules that go beyond standard Mail filters

03Extracting and archiving specific attachments from high-volume sender threads

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-mail

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT