automator
Is it possible to trigger an Automator workflow/application when a specific action occurs in another application? I want to trigger the Automator script to play a particular track in iTunes when my Pomodoro work timer finishes.
If not possible can anyone recommend any other solutions? (please treat with kid gloves as am not a developer)
thnkx
I resolved this by getting the Finder Automator Action pack from Ben Waldie. Check it out here:
http://www.automatedworkflows.com
I use the following automator action successfully:
You should get it, as this works for me.
Phil
I encountered the same problem (the script infinitely spinning) in macOS Sierra. I spent some time using Automator and was able to solve it by modifying the script slightly:
ignoring application responses
tell application "System Events"
click menu bar item 1 of menu bar 1 of application process "Pomodoro One"
end tell
end ignoring
do shell script "killall System\\ Events"
delay 0.1
tell application "System Events"
click menu item "Start Pomodoro" of menu 1 of menu bar item 1 of menu bar 1 of application process "Pomodoro One"
end tell
Best Answer
You would probably need an API for the pomodoro app that you're using. The only other way this could be created is by looking for any change instantiated on your native os when the timer is done. Then create an apple script which watches for the identified trigger and plays the sound bite you want when this trigger to call on the custom apple script.