Why does macOS 15 require manual permission for each file in a script with full disk access?

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Why does macOS 15 require manual permission for each file in a script with full disk access?

After applying the latest updates to OSX 15, we are unable to run a script that retrieves files from a remote server. We set the permissions for the script to full disk access but Apple refuses to accept that and asks permission for each file to be transferred. Since there are 12 files each day, 7 days per week by 32 locations, the script times out long before you can click ok that many times. WHY won't it accept the fact that we have set the permission level and know what we are doing?

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Mac Studio, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 7, 2025 1:37 PM

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Answer 1

6x6

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Apr 7, 2025 5:20 PM in response to Douglas Davis

Hello Douglas,

Have you tried to give Full Disk Access to the application you use to run the script (Automator or Script Editor)?

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Answer 2

Apr 8, 2025 7:50 AM in response to Douglas Davis

I am not sure that Full Disk Access is the issue here.

If it had been denied Full Disk Access, the application would not even be able to "see" the files.

What kind of script is this - Applescript, shell script, something else?

How exactly are you asked for permission? If possible, post a screenshot (covering any information that may be deemed private, of course).

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Answer 3

Apr 8, 2025 6:40 AM in response to 6x6

As I stated, I gave FULL DISK access and the Mac still ignores that permission and makes a request for every file I want to transfer. Sometimes, updating for security is not worth the hassle.

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