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Bug Report: Missing AppleScript Introduction on First Login

Summary

After logging in for the first time, users do not receive any introduction or guidance on using AppleScript. As a result, one of macOS’s most powerful automation features remains hidden and underutilized.

Steps to Reproduce

Set up a new macOS device or create a new user account.

Complete the initial macOS setup process.

Log in for the first time.

Observe the lack of any AppleScript introduction or onboarding.

Expected Behavior

After logging in for the first time, the user should be presented with an introduction to AppleScript, including a brief explanation of its capabilities and an option to open the Script Editor with example scripts.

Actual Behavior

No introduction, tutorial, or prompt related to AppleScript is displayed. Users remain unaware of its presence unless they actively seek it out.

Environment

macOS Version: All

Device Model: All

User Type: First-time user (new account or fresh macOS installation)

Reproducibility: 100% (occurs on all tested machines)

Additional Information

AppleScript is a core feature of macOS but is not surfaced to users who may benefit from it.

Other macOS features, such as Shortcuts, receive more prominent onboarding.

A simple onboarding dialog or notification could greatly improve discovery and adoption of AppleScript.

Suggested Fix

Introduce a brief AppleScript onboarding experience upon first login, possibly including:

A welcome screen explaining what AppleScript is.

A button to open the Script Editor with example scripts.

A link to documentation or tutorials.