Complete & Await Reply with OmniFocus Mac (Pro)

Mark an action complete and create a “Waiting” action with a single click using this AppleScript from Curt Clifton.

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One feature included in the Pro edition of OmniFocus 2 for Mac is AppleScript support. AppleScript is a scripting language built into Mac OS, making it possible to create automated workflows involving one or more apps.  The good news is that you can easily take advantage of OmniFocus’s AppleScript functionality without writing a line of code.

This video focuses on the Complete & Await Reply AppleScript written by Curt Clifton, a software developer at the Omni Group. This script is useful for automatically creating a “Waiting” action after marking an action complete. You’ll learn:

  • How to install the “Complete & Await Reply” AppleScript.
  • How to this script to the OmniFocus toolbar for easy access.
  • How to use this script.
  • How to view and edit existing scripts.

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