A given process can only send events to a different process with user approval. Since macOS Mojave, the Security and Privacy controls restricts sending and receiving AppleEvents. It could even use script-enabled apps like Mail to create and send email in your name. Up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, any non-sandboxed app could use AppleScript and AppleEvents to gather all kinds of personal and private data from various script-enabled apps and services. If you are in any way security and privacy minded this should raise your hairs. With AppleScript, you may even be able to create and change data in the target applications. With AppleEvents (or AppleScript commands) you can often retrieve valuable information from other applications that would be difficult or even impossible, to get any other way.
Because of this it should be a part of your ‘MacAdmin Toolbelt.’ĪppleScript’s strength lies in inter-application communication. Even though it probably is not (and shouldn’t be) the first tool of choice for many tasks, there are some tasks that AppleScript makes very simple. AppleScript on macOS is a useful tool for pro users and administrators alike.
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