How do I toggle Java on/off in Safari browser?

Question

In Safari preferences there is an option to disable Java which is nice but a bit cumbersome. Is there a plugin/addon/extension or an easy way to toggle Java on/off?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 23 '13 at 11:13

You could use applescript to toggle Java off/on. Save the script as an application and call it with a hotkey or from a link.

The following worked for me (YMMV):

try
        tell application "Safari"
                activate
        end tell  
        tell application "System Events"
                tell process "Safari"
                        click menu item "Preferences…" of menu "Safari" of menu bar item "Safari" of menu bar 1
                        click button "Security" of tool bar 1 of window 1
                        click checkbox "Enable Java" of group 1 of group 1 of window "Security"
                        click button 1 of window "Security"
                end tell
        end tell
end try

Edit:
A link to the code:
http://pastie.org/private/ea7qbuareh6uje8zsglcia

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 24 '13 at 03:43

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With Safari open, hit Command, (command and comma together). When Preferences opens select Security. Uncheck the third box down that says Enable Java. enter image description here

answered Jan 24 '13 at 03:43

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How do I toggle Java on/off in Safari browser?

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