Rootless

Automate iOS, iPadOS, and macOS using plain JavaScript. Build custom widgets and interact directly with native APIs.

Download on the App Store
Rootless app interface

Plain JavaScript

Supports ES6. Scripts are stored as plain .js files on your disk.

Native APIs & Documentation

Integrate directly with iOS native APIs. Fully documented, available offline.

Siri Shortcuts

Trigger scripts via Siri. Present tables, websites, and custom HTML natively.

System Integration

Run from the Share Sheet, process inputs, and manage local files via Files.app.

x-callback-url

Communicate seamlessly and trigger workflows with other apps on your device.

Customizable & Ready

Tailor the code editor to your liking. Includes several example scripts to start immediately.

Documentation

Also inside the app, or as rootless.json.

Directory

A folder

Returned by FileSystem. dir() and file() reach inside it; list() enumerates it.

Properties

pathString

Directory path

nameString

Directory name

existsBoolean

Whether this directory exists

documentsDirectory ›

Documents subdirectory

cacheDirectory ›

Cache subdirectory

tempDirectory ›

Temp subdirectory

libraryDirectory ›

Library subdirectory

Methods

.dir(name)Directory ›

Get a subdirectory by name.

  • name String required
.file(name)File ›

Get a file by name.

  • name String required
.list()[Any]

List all files and directories.

.create(recursive?)

Create this directory.

  • recursive Boolean
.delete()

Delete this directory.