Geektool for Dummies: AppleScript

Want to know how I got that snazzy "iTunes Playing" information on my desktop? Here it is!

I've included the three iTunes scripts, directions on how to use them, and an extra Mail script here:
https://files.me.com/atbarajas/6tary1

If you want all the script copied into a text document here it is:
https://files.me.com/atbarajas/cergc7

If the ReadMe file isn't working, then click here:
http://goo.gl/7J5xL

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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Geektool
• desktop
• customize
• apple
• script
• applescript
• programming
• itunes
• mail

[TechExpertHD]

Not to be a hater, but I am fluent in AppleScript and I say that the warning introduction is not really necessary. AppleScript is an ENGLISH-LIKE SYNTAX programming language, it's not like Objective-C which is like learning a new language. If you know English, after a few days you can learn AppleScript. This is a very-well thought out and well done tutorial, but I think you are taking the "DONT TOUCH A FREAKING THING!" too seriously...

[CoolEnufForaMac]

@TechExpertHD As the person who has to answer the questions relating to this video, I would much rather narrow down the scope of the problem. You're right in saying that people aren't going to break their computer, especially with this script, but I didn't make this video for people like you. It's geared towards the person who is new to programming, and will more than likely bastardize a script if allowed to go to town on it.

[CoolEnufForaMac]

@TechExpertHD If it makes you feel better though, I can reupload this video with the warning, and make you the primary contact for any problems people may run into.

[TechExpertHD]

@CoolEnufForaMac Lolz :P haha forgot how many people need help!!

[CoolEnufForaMac]

@TechExpertHD Next time you have a criticism on a tutorial (not just mine, but any tutorial), scroll down and look at the comments. It'll give you an idea of who the target demographic is before you insult the intelligence of the video creator.

[KcIrVaM420]

can you actually show us how to enter these applescripts into geek tool? the other video makes it a little difficult cause its different scripts. thanks!

[CoolEnufForaMac]

@KcIrVaM420 I already made a video on that. Calling out scripts in Geektool is the exact same, the only thing that changes is the filename.

[PhileyBusterSanneh]

can you do a tutorial on how to enable the iTunes artwork? Please.

[rsxdragon12]

finally got it to work! :D

1) Open Finder. Click on YOUR User name (i.e. John).

2) Create a folder called "GeekTool"

3) Get the scripts you downloaded from this video and put them into GeekTool folder.

4) Go to Geektool in Systems Preferences. Open it.

5) Drag a Shell onto the desktop.

6) This will be the same for all the itunes scripts. On the command line type:

osascript /Users/(PUT YOUR USER NAME ON HERE)/Geektool/itunesartist.sc­pt

Hope this helped! :]

[bscsoundtehc]

Hi, i've got the scripts themselves working in the script editor but it doesn't want to load them. i've tried this as said above:

osascript /Users/(PUT YOUR USER NAME ON HERE)/Geektool/itunesartist.sc­­pt

and it didn't work. I am using Lion any ideas? And i have checked everything is spelt correctly :)

Also the weather forecast thing doesn't work, the Current temp and conditions work as well as the image but not the forecast, i'm clearly not meant to use geek tool :) Thanks for any help

[Lilo17x]

Great Work! Thank you so much, Thanks to you I have been able to edit my desktop =]

FTW you should make a video on the iTunes Artwork Scpt (how to display album artwork through desktop. Please =] )