datetime_service

Insert Date - macOS service to insert the date at the cursor.

To Build:

• Open the Xcode project and in the Info panel of the DateTime target change the com.example prefix of the bundle Identifier from com.example.${PRODUCT_NAME:rfc1034identifier} to a domain you control.

• You may choose to adjust how the code is signed, but that isn't necessary.

• Build from the Product menu

To Install:

• from the Products group in Xcode's Product Navigator select DateTime.service and right-click to Show in Finder In the Finder, put DateTime.service in your Library/Services directory.

To Use:

In any program that uses Apple's text system, place the cursor anywhere you can enter text. Choose Insert Date from Services submenu.

Notes:

I bind this to ⌘⇧D so in a single compound keystroke I can enter the date.

The date format is controlled by the NSUserData in the Info.plist. As shipped, it is set to the American-style 7/11/2021, but any format string that is compatible with NSDateFormatter may be used.