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Everyday Mac Automation

Explore ready-to-use Rulr Rules for automating reminders, device changes, battery alerts, personal routines, and everyday tasks on your Mac.

When

  1. The audio output device changes.

If

AND
  1. The audio output device from Audio Output Device Changed contains AirPods

Set Volume and Open Spotify

  1. Set the output volume to 20%
  2. Launch Spotify

If

AND
  1. The audio output device from Audio Output Device Changed contains Speakers

Do

  1. Set the output volume to 30%

Set Volume by Audio Device

Set volume by audio device and open your music app when needed.

Set Volume by Audio Device

Set volume by audio device and open your music app when needed.

When

  1. ⌥W is pressed.

If

OR
  1. The current time is before 12:00 PM
  2. The current time is at or after 1:00 PM

Launch Work Apps

  1. Launch Slack
  2. Launch Notion
  3. Launch Figma

Open Work Apps

Open the right work apps automatically for each work session.

Open Work Apps

Open the right work apps automatically for each work session.

When

  1. The Mac has been idle for 30 minutes.

Mute and Close Private Apps

  1. Set the output volume to 0%
  2. Quit Messages
  3. Quit Mail

Mute and Close Apps When Idle

Mute audio and close private apps automatically when your Mac is idle.

Mute and Close Apps When Idle

Mute audio and close private apps automatically when your Mac is idle.

When App Launches

  1. FaceTime launches.

Match Audio Output

AND
  1. The audio output device contains AirPods

Prepare Meeting Workspace

  1. Launch Notes
  2. Set the output volume to 25%
  3. Make FaceTime frontmost

Match Audio Output

AND
  1. The audio output device does not contain AirPods

Prepare Meeting Workspace

  1. Launch Notes
  2. Set the output volume to 15%
  3. Make FaceTime frontmost

Meeting Mode

Prepare notes, audio, and windows for meetings.

Meeting Mode

Prepare notes, audio, and windows for meetings.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥M is pressed.

Do

  1. Show the media manager

Media Manager

Open a panel of detected media sources and play or pause eligible players.

Media Manager

Open a panel of detected media sources and play or pause eligible players.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Space is pressed.

Open Chrome Window Manager

  1. Show the Google Chrome window and tab manager

Chrome Window Manager

Search and switch between open Chrome windows and tabs.

Chrome Window Manager

Search and switch between open Chrome windows and tabs.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Space is pressed.

Launch and Focus App

  1. Launch Google Chrome
  2. Make Google Chrome frontmost

Launch and Focus App

Launch an app and bring it forward from one shortcut.

Launch and Focus App

Launch an app and bring it forward from one shortcut.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Space is pressed.

Do

  1. Toggle visibility of Safari

Toggle App Visibility

Show or hide a selected application with the same shortcut.

Toggle App Visibility

Show or hide a selected application with the same shortcut.

On Text Entry

  1. ;speak is typed with matching case.

Get and Speak Selected Text

  1. Get selected text
  2. Speak Selected Text

Speak Selected Text

Hear selected text read aloud.

Speak Selected Text

Hear selected text read aloud.

On Repeat

  1. The timer repeats every 30 minutes between 09:00 and 17:00.

Remind to Review

  1. Show a notification titled Review Reminder with message Review Reminder ran successfully., and play sound
  2. Speak Review Reminder

Review Reminder

Remind you to review your notes at a regular interval.

Review Reminder

Remind you to review your notes at a regular interval.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Space is pressed.

Do

  1. Launch Safari

Launch an app or bring it forward if already open.

Launch App

Launch an app or bring it forward if already open.

When Device Connects

  1. A USB device connects.

Match USB Device

AND
  1. The USB device from USB Device Connected contains USB

Do

  1. Show a notification titled USB Device Alert with message USB device connected: Device Name, and play sound

USB Device Alert

Get notified when a USB device connects.

USB Device Alert

Get notified when a USB device connects.

When Bluetooth Connects

  1. A Bluetooth device connects.

Check Conditions

AND
  1. The Bluetooth device from Bluetooth Device Connected contains AirPods

Switch Output and Set Volume

  1. Switch audio output to Audio Output Device
  2. Set the output volume to 35%

Switch audio output and set its volume.

Set Up Headset Audio

Switch audio output and set its volume.

When Network Disconnects

  1. The network becomes unavailable.

Show and Speak Offline Warning

  1. Show a notification titled Offline Alert with message Offline Alert ran successfully., and play sound
  2. Speak Offline Alert

Offline Alert

Get an audible warning when the Mac goes offline.

Offline Alert

Get an audible warning when the Mac goes offline.

When Battery Drops

  1. The battery level Falls to or below20%.

Show and Speak Low Battery Warning

  1. Show a notification titled Low Battery Alert with message Low Battery Alert ran successfully., and play sound
  2. Speak Low Battery Alert

Low Battery Alert

Get warned when the battery reaches a low level.

Low Battery Alert

Get warned when the battery reaches a low level.

On Schedule

  1. ScheduledWeeklyonMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Friat09:00:00

Open Morning Work Setup

  1. Launch Safari
  2. Open https://www.google.com with Safari
  3. Show a notification titled Morning Work Setup with message Morning Work Setup ran successfully., and play sound

Morning Work Setup

Open your work tools on weekday mornings.

Morning Work Setup

Open your work tools on weekday mornings.

When Bluetooth Disconnects

  1. A Bluetooth device disconnects.

Check Conditions

AND
  1. The Bluetooth device from Bluetooth Device Disconnected contains AirPods

Do

  1. Mute or unmute system audio

Mute audio when your headset disconnects.

Mute Disconnected Headphones

Mute audio when your headset disconnects.

When Device Connects

  1. A USB device connects.

Match USB Device

AND
  1. The USB device from USB Device Connected contains USB

Do

  1. Launch Safari

USB App Launcher

Open the right app when a USB device connects.

USB App Launcher

Open the right app when a USB device connects.

On Schedule

  1. ScheduledWeeklyonMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Friat09:00:00

Check Application

AND
  1. Safari is running

Do

  1. Quit Safari

Quit an App on a Schedule

Quit a selected Mac app automatically at a scheduled time.

Quit an App on a Schedule

Quit a selected Mac app automatically at a scheduled time.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Space is pressed.

Do

  1. Switch audio output to Audio Output Device

Switch Audio Output

Switch Mac audio to a selected speaker or pair of headphones.

Switch Audio Output

Switch Mac audio to a selected speaker or pair of headphones.

When Device Connects

  1. A USB device connects.

Match USB Device

AND
  1. The USB device from USB Device Connected contains USB

Do

  1. Run Shortcut Shortcut with a timeout of 30 seconds

Run Shortcut for USB Device

Run a selected Apple Shortcut when a matching USB device connects.

Run Shortcut for USB Device

Run a selected Apple Shortcut when a matching USB device connects.

On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Space is pressed.

Confirm and Shut Down

  1. Show a confirmation titled Confirm Before Shutdown with message Continue with this action?, and stop this flow when cancelled
  2. Shut down the Mac

Confirm Before Shutdown

Prevent accidental shutdowns with confirmation.

Confirm Before Shutdown

Prevent accidental shutdowns with confirmation.

When Microphone Changes

  1. The audio input device changes.

Do

  1. Show a notification titled Microphone Change Alert with message Microphone changed to: Device Name, and play sound

Microphone Change Alert

See when the default microphone changes.

Microphone Change Alert

See when the default microphone changes.

When Appearance Changes

  1. macOS appearance changes.

Do

  1. Run AppleScript using on run argv return item 1 of argv... with Appearance, timeout 30 seconds, and stop this flow if unsuccessful

Keep another app aligned with system appearance.

Sync App Appearance

Keep another app aligned with system appearance.