Start Timer
Starts a timer in the Clock app for the specified amount of time.
Start Multiple Timers
Starts two pre-set timers at once, each for different lengths. This version is a pomodoro timer, set to go off at 20 minutes for a break and again 5 minutes after to get back to work.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Start%20Multiple%20Timers
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Start%20Multiple%20Timers
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Start Multiple Timers”
end tell
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Start A Timer
Prompts you to enter a total time, then starts a timer for that length.
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