In this episode of Mac Power Users, the hosts are joined by an accountant and content creator, Caitlin Salsky, to discuss workflows and automation. Caitlin shares her experience with Omni Focus, a task management application, and her involvement in developing custom plugins using Omni's Javascript. The conversation explores the growing community of task manager users who are creating new features for the app through scripting. Caitlin's journey from developing a specific plugin for Omni Focus to becoming a prominent contributor to the Omni Focus community is discussed. The hosts also touch on Caitlin's gear setup, including her 13-inch M1 MacBook Air. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into workflows, automations, and custom features in task management applications.
Main points
• Caitlin Salsky's experience with Omni Focus and developing custom automations using Omni's Javascript.
• The growing community of task manager users creating new features for Omni Focus through scripting.
• Caitlin's journey from developing a specific plugin to becoming a prominent contributor to the Omni Focus community.
• Caitlin's gear setup, including her 13-inch M1 MacBook Air and its impact on her productivity.
• The importance of workflows, automations, and custom features in task management applications.
