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Choose a scripting language
In OS X v10.10 or later, you can use the scripting language JavaScript for Automation, as well as AppleScript, to write your scripts. You can also use shell scripts and third-party scripting languages, such as UserTalk, to write scripts.
Choose your scripting language
Click the Script Language pop-up menu in the toolbar, then choose a language.
Choose your default scripting language
Choose Script Editor > Preferences, then click General.
Click the Script Language pop-up menu, then choose a scripting language.