Metadata Reference

Metadata are comments at the top of your scripts. You have most likely encountered

// Name: ...

and

// Description: ...

before.

There are many more of these options that control how scripts behave:

Option	Description
Name	Specifies the name of the script as it appears in the Script Kit interface.
Description	Provides a brief description of the script's functionality.
Shortcut	Defines a global keyboard shortcut to trigger the script.
Snippet	Designates the script as a text expansion snippet and specifies the trigger text.
Keyword	Associates a keyword with the script for easier discovery in the main menu.
Pass	Indicates that user input in the main menu should be passed as an argument to the script.
Group	Assigns the script to a specific group for organization in the main menu.
Exclude	Excludes the script from appearing in the main menu.
Watch	Specifies a file or directory to watch for changes, triggering the script upon modifications.
Background	Designates the script as a background process, running continuously in the background.
System	Associates the script with system events such as sleep, wake, or shutdown.
Schedule	Specifies a cron expression for scheduling the script to run at specific times or intervals.