Help with creating Automator Folder Action

Hi
I want to create a folder action to empty my Caches from my both System and User Library files. I want a little help in creating the workflow. I tried to create a workflow, but the problem is it was asking for the system password when I selected the Library cache folder from my System. How can I create a workflow and save it as a plugin for my everyday action...
thanks in advance..

HI,
Not sure if Automator can do that but AppleScript might. Post here for help.
(Applications/Utilities)
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=724
Carolyn

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Playlist Two is a smart playlist of the 25 last ALBUMS I added to iTunes, compiled by looking for #album in my .mp3 comment fields.
For Playlist One I'd like to use Automator and make a folder action to:
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Better yet, an Applescript that can be used as a folder action to watch the Downloads folder and:
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