How to create an executable file for an AppleScript?

Solution 1:

1. Write your AppleScript in Script Editor.

   

2. Choose File → Save and select Application as File Format.

   

This gives you an .app which will run your AppleScript when opened.

Solution 2:

1. Write your shell script in a text file, including the shebang.

   

   If you're just using AppleScript, you can use osascript as the shebang:

   #!/usr/bin/osascript
   tell app "Finder" to display dialog "message"
   

2. Set the executable bit on the file.

   chmod +x /path/to/file
   

This gives you a file which will run your shell script when opened.

Solution 3:

You can save it as a script by putting this in a plaintext file and save it as something like dialog.sh:

#!/bin/bash
osascript -e 'tell app "Finder" to display dialog "message"'

Then making the file executable in the terminal by running chmod +x /path/to/dialog.sh.
Execute in terminal by running /path/to/dialog.sh