Watch-Me-Do Accessibility dead-end

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I am trying to shortcut launch (using System-Keyboard-Shortcuts) an automator file that includes automator functions (launch application) and also "Watch-me-do"-mouse move selections.

The file works if launched INSIDE automator, the logic is ok, but using the shortcut launch, Mac OS insists I enable Watch Me Do access via SystemPref-SecurityPrivacy-Accessibilty. See below.


The action “Watch Me Do” encountered an error: “This application must be allowed to control this computer using accessibility features, using the Security & Privacy preferences located in System Preferences, before using 'Watch Me Do'”


I have done that, added my xxx.workflow-file under SecurityPrivacy/Accessiblity/Privacy Tab. It's there, selected with check mark. For good measure I also added Automator.


I'm still missing something. Anyone knows? Thanks....

Posted on Aug 27, 2020 10:19 PM

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Posted on Aug 27, 2020 10:24 PM

The message from mac is misleading. Its not the workflow file or automator that needs permission, but its the active app on which you are using the workflow action which needs the permission. Its an odd way of implementing security in this particular instance.

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