How do I add AppleScript support to my macOS application?
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To add AppleScript support to your macOS application, you should follow these steps:
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Adopt the
NSTextInputProtocol: Ensure yourNSTextViewsupports editing on the Mac by adopting theNSTextInputprotocol. This will allow the system to show running tools automatically in the context menu and the edit menu for custom text views. -
Implement
NSServicesMenuRequesterProtocol: Make sure your text view adopts theNSServicesMenuRequesterprotocol. This protocol allows the system to read contents from the view and write contents back to the view. -
Override
validRequestor(forSendType:returnType:): Override this method inNSResponderto indicate that your view can handle specific types of data. -
Add a Context Menu: Ensure that a context menu is added to the view. Once these steps are completed, the writing tools menu item will be available automatically.
For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the session "Get started with Writing Tools" at WWDC 2024.
Additionally, you might find it useful to check out the session "What’s new in AppKit" for more information on new macOS features and API refinements that could be relevant to your application.
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Support semantic search with Core Spotlight
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Get started with Writing Tools
Learn how Writing Tools help users proofread, rewrite, and transform text in your app. Get the details on how Writing Tools interact with your app so users can refine what they have written in any text view. Understand how text is retrieved and processed, and how to support Writing Tools in custom text views.
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