How to Use Automator to Open Applications and Folders

It only takes a few clicks to get Automator working for you. Here’s how to use it to open applications and folders in your Finder.

How to Work With URLs in Automator

You can use Automator to open URLs automatically. Use this feature to not only open Safari but to get to the pages you need to use without entering the addresses or clicking bookmarks manually. Here’s how to set it up.

How to Test, Save, and Use the Workflow

When you’ve added the applications and URLs to your workflow, here’s how to test and save it.

Other Tasks You Can Do with Automator

These instructions are just two of the things Automator can do. It contains a variety of commands for several different applications, including Mail, Music, and System Preferences. You can also create workflows in the iOS Workflow app for your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.