A macOS-specific skill for sending emails via Mail.app using AppleScript, bypassing the need for SMTP credentials or API keys.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install osascript-email
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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What is osascript-email?
The osascript-email skill leverages the native AppleScript capabilities of macOS to interface directly with the Mail.app application. This approach allows developers and AI agents to send emails silently without the burden of managing complex SMTP settings, passwords, or third-party API keys. It is an ideal solution for Openclaw Skills users who need a lightweight, reliable method to send communications directly from a local environment.
By utilizing the existing Mail.app configuration, the skill ensures that emails are sent from authorized accounts while maintaining a low-friction setup process. This is particularly useful for automation tasks where traditional email tools like sendmail or SMTP clients are either unconfigured or restricted by security policies.
osascript-email Use Cases
- Sending automated daily standup reports or system alerts from a local machine.
- Triggering email notifications from cron jobs or local agent workflows.
- Communicating via email when SMTP tools or command-line clients are unavailable.
- Integrating email capabilities into macOS-based productivity and automation scripts.
How osascript-email Works
- The skill initiates an AppleScript process targeting the native Mail.app application.
- A new outgoing message object is created with specific properties including subject, body content, and visibility settings.
- Recipient addresses are added to the message object as distinct 'to' or 'cc' entities.
- The script executes the send command, which passes the message to the Mail.app background process.
- Mail.app handles the actual transmission using the user's pre-configured SMTP or IMAP accounts.
osascript-email Setup
To use this skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, ensure your macOS environment is prepared:
- Confirm Mail.app is installed and configured with at least one active email account.
- Grant Automation permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation for the terminal or app running the script.
- Test the setup using a simple bash command:
osascript << 'APPLESCRIPT'
tell application "Mail"
set m to make new outgoing message with properties {subject:"Test", content:"Hello from Openclaw Skills", visible:false}
tell m
make new to recipient with properties {address:"[email protected]"}
end tell
send m
end tell
APPLESCRIPT
osascript-email Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the AppleScript Mail dictionary using the following data structure:
| Property | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| subject | The subject line of the email | String |
| content | The plain-text body of the email | String |
| recipient | The primary email address (To) | String |
| cc | Carbon copy email address | String |
| visible | Whether the Mail.app window appears | Boolean |
| sender | The account address in Mail.app | String |
osascript-email Advanced Features
- Support for multiple recipients by adding iterative recipient blocks within the AppleScript logic.
- Python helper integration for seamless inclusion in sophisticated AI agent workflows and scripts.
- Silent background execution by setting the visibility property to false, preventing UI pop-ups.
- Robust error handling for common macOS issues like missing permissions or unconfigured accounts.
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