Hide the front window
Simulates the ⌘+H key command to hide the front-most app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Hide%20the%20front%20window
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Hide%20the%20front%20window
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Hide the front window”
end tell
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