Automators

50: Some Favorite Automations

May 22, 2020
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INSIGHT

Approaches to Automation

  • Different approaches to automation exist, from simple text expansion to complex scripting.
  • Rose Orchard, a developer, prefers code-based automation, while David Sparks favors UI scripting.
ANECDOTE

Automating Web Tasks

  • David Sparks automated a repetitive web task involving 122 videos using Keyboard Maestro.
  • The script clicked a button, paused, and repeated, saving him significant time and effort.
ADVICE

Temporary Automations

  • Create single-use automations for specific tasks, even without naming them, then delete them.
  • This approach maximizes efficiency for one-time needs.
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