I was just writing an AppleScript to look up words on the excellent NinjaWords and decided to post it in case someone else needs something similar. Since one snippet of AppleScript is not a very meaty post, I’ll throw in a couple extra. Look up word on NinjaWords Select a word and copy it to [...]
Tag Archives: Automation
Migrate from Things to The Hit List
May 14, 2009 – 12:05
Edit: I updated the app to work on Snow Leopard. Go here to get the app or source code. So this all started out with me pining for the release of the fabled iPhone version of The Hit List. I started out just wanting to create a script that would let me use Things Touch [...]
Open Safari URL in Firefox
January 17, 2009 – 14:28
Scenario: You are browsing in Safari (because it’s speedier than Firefox) and feel the urge to inspect the site in Firebug or the Web Dev Toolbar. Solution: Save this script and activate it from QuickSilver. 12345678910tell application "Safari" activate set theUrl to the URL in document 1 end tell tell application "Firefox" [...]
Quicksilver actions the easy way
December 9, 2008 – 16:50
Just encountered bliss deep down in the Quicksilver Google Groups forum. I was trying to save myself a keystroke as usual. More specifically; I often open folders and files in TextMate, and the steps for doing so with Quicksilver are 1: Type the first few letters of the folder/file. 2: Tab over to the next [...]
