osascript
Execute AppleScript or JavaScript for Automation (JXA). Can control applications, access keychain, display prompts, and run system commands.
Binary Paths
/usr/bin/osascript
Glob Patterns
| Pattern | Notes |
|---|---|
osasc*
|
Star matches 'ript' |
o?ascript
|
Wildcard replaces 's' |
osa?cript
|
Wildcard replaces 's' in middle |
osascri?t
|
Wildcard replaces 'p' |
o*t
|
Aggressive star wildcard |
/usr/bin/osasc*
|
Full path wildcard |
/???/bin/o*t
|
Full path mixed wildcards |
osascri[p]t
|
Bracket class on 'p' |
Pattern Tester
$
Try typing osascript or a full path like /usr/bin/osascript
YARA Rule
Auto-generated detection rule for osascript
Platform Notes
osascript is macOS-exclusive. Use -e flag to pass inline code: osascript -e 'do shell script "id"'. JXA mode available with -l JavaScript. Wildcard execution requires shell glob expansion — works in bash and zsh (with NO_NOMATCH set).