UI Browser 3.0.0 was a major update for the macOS automation tool that introduced (for Intel and Apple Silicon) and modernized the app's core architecture. While the original developer retired in October 2022, the software is still accessible through Late Night Software for existing license holders. Key Features in 3.0.0
Added a ControlCenter item to access Clock and Control Center elements on macOS Big Sur and later.
Use keyboard shortcuts like Cmd-Opt-R to send a full element reference directly to Script Debugger . 3. Setting Permissions To function, UI Browser requires Accessibility permissions : Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility . Ensure UI Browser is toggled ON . Current Availability & Status ⚠️ UI Browser 3.0.0
Replaced standard alert boxes with macOS system notifications for key events. Core Functionality Guide
Columns now feature headers showing the hierarchy level and total number of elements. UI Browser 3
💡 Since UI Browser is no longer for sale, many users have moved to Accessibility Inspector (built into Xcode) or the free UIElementInspector sample project from Apple.
Right-click elements in the browser or attributes drawer to generate AppleScript statements instantly. Use keyboard shortcuts like Cmd-Opt-R to send a
Right-click an attribute or action to copy its AppleScript reference.