Automating Browser Bookmarks Import From Chrome to Safari with AppleScript

Are you tired of the repetitive task of importing bookmarks and history from Google Chrome to Safari?

The AppleScript we’re discussing performs several actions: it quits both Safari and Chrome, waits for a moment, then restarts Safari and initiates the import process. Here’s the script in its entirety:

on run {input, parameters}
    (* Your script goes here *)
    
    set SecondsDelay1 to 5
    set SecondsDelay2 to 1
    
    tell application "Safari" to quit
    tell application "Google Chrome" to quit
    
    delay SecondsDelay1
    
    tell application "Safari" to activate
    
    tell application "System Events" to tell process "Safari"
        click menu bar item "File" of menu bar 1
        click menu item "Import From" of menu "File" of menu bar item "File" of menu bar 1
        click menu item "Google Chrome…" of menu "Import From" of menu item "Import From" of menu "File" of menu bar item "File" of menu bar 1
        
        delay SecondsDelay2
        if exists window 1 then
            click checkbox "Passwords" of sheet 1 of window 1
            click checkbox "History" of sheet 1 of window 1
            
            click button "Import" of sheet 1 of window 1
            
            repeat until static text "Finished importing from Google Chrome" of sheet 1 of window "Start Page" exists
            end repeat
            
            click button "OK" of sheet 1 of window "Start Page"
            keystroke "q" using command down
            delay SecondsDelay2
        end if
    end tell
    
    return input
end run

Automation can save you countless clicks and a significant amount of time. With this script as a starting point, you can begin to explore the vast potential of automating your workflow on macOS.

Happy scripting!