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Automator Creates Broken Apps

I am using Automator to create an app. When I save the automation as an app and then try and open it, I get the message, "You can't open the application because it may be damaged or incomplete".


Is there another step I need to take that will allow Automator to create valid apps?



MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 7:04 AM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 9:11 AM

You tried saving as an app. Have you tried starting from File>New and selecting Application as the type?

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Jan 13, 2023 8:19 AM in response to thewebgeek

I do have XCode installed as well, but I am pretty sure that Automator does NOT require having XCode installed. I have used Automator on other macs, where XCode was not present. Besides,


As etresoft suggested, try making a simple application as a test, and let us know how that goes.


Where are you saving the app?


And if you have any antivirus or cleaners installed... they may be the reason why your app does not run.

Automator Creates Broken Apps

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