I want to execute automator script when user plug in a pendrive with specific name.
How can I do it?
I want to execute automator script when user plug in a pendrive with specific
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I want to execute automator script when user plug in a pendrive with specific name.
How can I do it?
Applescript and automator cannot do this. However launchd can. Launchd can watch folders, and if something changes in the folder then launched will run your command. In your case you would want to watch the /Volumes folder. When you mount the USB drive it’s mount point will be that folder. Therefore you need to write yourself a launchd plist file, and your command could be to run your automator script. Just google for more info on launchd. I did a quick search and this link gives most of the information you need.