Note that this is not the same as startup or login. I never log out of my machine and I want to run the script whenever I unlock the machine to start working.
Mac – How to run an AppleScript or shell command on Mac OS X at screen unlock
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Related Solutions
When saving the script in the script editor, save as an application bundle, then add it to the startup items in login system preferences:
If you want it to run in the background, you can use iBackground Scripts, a free tool to make applescripts run in the background.
Make a new Service using Automator.
Add your AppleScript:
Make a keyboard shortcut using System Preferences:
Keyboard shortcuts will work across applications.
Best Answer
ControlPlane doesn't seem to have a rule for unlocking the screen, but you could probably some other rule in its place. If you enabled locking the screen when going to sleep and put the computer to sleep instead, you could schedule an action when waking up.