What are actions?

Actions are one of the three types of macros that you can build in Automator. An action is a discrete task that you can perform as part of a larger workflow or automation.

* Input actions get information from the user, such as asking for a file or folder to be selected.

* Filter actions filter the output of a previous action, such as selecting only the files that have a specific extension.

* Output actions perform an action on the output of a previous action, such as moving the selected files to a specific folder.

You can find a complete list of actions in the Automator Library, which is organized into categories. To add an action to your workflow, simply drag and drop it from the Library into the workflow area.

Once you have added an action, you can configure its settings. The settings for each action vary depending on the type of action. For example, the settings for the "Get Specified Finder Items" action include the ability to specify the files and folders to be selected, and the settings for the "Move Finder Items" action include the ability to specify the destination folder.

When you run a workflow, the actions in the workflow will be executed in the order that they appear. You can also use control flow actions, such as the "If" and "Repeat" actions, to control the flow of execution.

Actions are a powerful tool that you can use to automate a wide variety of tasks. By combining different actions, you can create complex workflows that can save you time and effort.