> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/application-management/macos-apps/shell-scripts-on-mac-os.md). # Shell Scripts on macOS ## Shell Scripts Shell scripts can be created to perform tasks on a macOS Computer. These scripts save time as they replace manual configuration that may be required prior to or post-installation of applications. ## Create the Shell Script and Upload it to a Web Server or FTP Location ![Create a Custom Mac Script](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MUQ8UhAV6bu1O7BS9oU%2F-MUQATd98jRm-zwNVNGO%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=02b5b2a9-770f-45da-9bc0-29a3eb649143) 1\. Create your shell script (If you need assistance with this, see [Need Some Assistance with Shell Scripts?](/faronicsdeploy/application-management/macos-apps/shell-scripts-on-mac-os.md#need-some-assistance-with-shell-scripts)). 2\. Upload your shell script to a **web server** or **FTP** location. 3\. Select the **Control Grid** tab on the top menu bar. 4\. Navigate to the **Applications** tab. 5\. Scroll down to the **All-Mac** grid. 6\. Click the button above the All-Mac grid. 7\. Select **Create Custom Mac Script** from the drop-down list. 8\. Enter a **Script Name** and **URL;** any additional **command line parameters** that you need can be set here too. 9\. Click **SAVE TO GRID**. {% hint style="success" %} The Custom Script is now listed in the All-Mac grid and can be searched for using the search bar. The script can be executed on a single or a group of macOS computers. {% endhint %} ## Need Some Assistance with Shell Scripts? No problem! Contact us via Faronics Deploy: ![Select Create Custom Mac Script](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MUQIMJRTEBzlqcuB_17%2F-MUQIpqr--bGUxydXft2%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b710ada5-bb91-45a2-bcdd-26ec1d8c53f8) 1\. Select the **Control Grid** tab on the top menu bar. 2\. Navigate to the **Applications** tab. 3\. Scroll down to the **All-Mac** grid. 4\. Click the button above the All-Mac grid. 5\. Select **Create Custom Mac Script** from the drop-down list. 6\. Click on the **Talk to a Deployment Specialist** link in the **Command Line** section. 7\. Enter your phone number in the field provided. 8\. Enter your query to send to the specialist in the text box. {% hint style="info" %} Your name and email address will be pre-populated, the name can be changed, but the email address cannot. {% endhint %} 9\. Click the blue SUBMIT button. {% hint style="success" %} You have successfully requested assistance; a Deploy Specialist will be in touch shortly. {% endhint %}