Quit all apps
Closes all applications running on your Mac.
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Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Quit%20all%20apps
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Quit%20all%20apps
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Quit all apps”
end tell
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