Shut down
Shuts down the current device after a confirmation prompt.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Shut%20down
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Shut%20down
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Shut down”
end tell
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