Question

I want to use adb command in a MAC app

I am able to use adb commands in Terminal, in my Shell Scripts as well.
I am able to use the same in the Services that I create with Automator, even in Applescripts.

I am unable to use the adb command ONLY in any APP that I create using Automator. My App has a workflow that runs shell script. I am unable to use adb devices or adb for that matter, in the script; says Unexpected Error

Is it about adding a permanent reference to adb in $PATH. I am only doing it in a bash_rc file, which explains why the shell scripts (or things that open Terminal) run successfully – as they always call bash_rc first

If so, what is the way to do it?

Answer 1

I did the following and it solved the problem:

export adb=path/to/adb

for f in "$@"
do
    $adb devices
    $adb do-something "$f"
done

# using adb devices; doesn't work as adb was not recognized, 
# so I exported it from full path

# $@ are my files that I wont to run my script upon