As I said, you can use Script Editor.app, in the Utilities folder, instead of Automator.
Personally, I like to write and test Applescripts in the Script Editor, and then throw them into Automator when I'm finished so I can save them as "Services", which means they'll appear in the right click menu of whatever app(s) I choose. But that's entirely optional.
Personally, I like to write and test Applescripts in the Script Editor, and then throw them into Automator when I'm finished so I can save them as "Services", which means they'll appear in the right click menu of whatever app(s) I choose. But that's entirely optional.