Where are the files for Automator Folder Action Workflows in MacOS Monterey?

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Dvm2003 Author

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Where are the files for Automator Folder Action Workflows in MacOS Monterey?

I have just started using Automator to create some folder workflows but once I create something I can't find the workflows/files to go back and make changes? I have no idea where in the system the workflows/files live? I would assume Automator creates a file like other apps that I can open and make edits but I have looked everywhere. The only option I have is to go into File> Open Recent to find things I have previously worked on but there has to be another option. Thanks in advance for your help and it will be more than appreciated!

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Posted on Nov 6, 2021 06:55 AM

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Barney-15E

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Nov 6, 2021 07:34 AM in response to Dvm2003

They are in the Workflows folder of your user Library.

If your user Library isn’t visible, hold down the Option key and select Library from the Go menu in Finder.

I think there is also a QuickActions folder, also

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VikingOSX

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Nov 6, 2021 07:54 AM in response to Dvm2003

Automator Quick Actions are saved into /Users/username/Library/Services. By default, Workflows are saved in the Workflows folder in the local library, or anywhere you specifically request they be saved. However, Calendar, Folder, and Image Capture workflows are stored in the respective folders in Workflows/Applications. Printer plug-ins get saved in the local Library's PDF Services folder.

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Dvm2003 Author

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Nov 7, 2021 04:35 AM in response to Barney-15E

Awesome! Thanks so much!

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Where are the files for Automator Folder Action Workflows in MacOS Monterey?

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