Rootless

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

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.

Message

The Messages composer

Opens the system composer prefilled and blocks until it closes, returning "sent", "cancelled" or "failed". In-app only, and isAvailable is also false on a device that cannot send messages.

Properties

isAvailableBoolean

False in a widget, or where the device can't send texts.

Methods

Message.compose(options)String

Recipients take a string or an array.

options Any required
- to [String]
  Recipients.
- body String
  The message.

Examples

Texting a result

if (Message.isAvailable) {
  Message.compose({ to: "+15551234", body: "On my way" });
}