Hide recent apps

Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option disabled (and the Dock visible).

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Hide%20recent%20apps
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Hide%20recent%20apps
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Hide recent apps” end tell

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