Hide recent apps
Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option disabled (and the Dock visible).
Show Recent Apps
Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option enabled (and the Dock hidden).
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20Recent%20Apps
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20Recent%20Apps
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show Recent Apps”
end tell
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Activates Stage Manager with the Show Dock option toggled (and Recent Apps hidden).
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Activates Stage Manager, but removes the Dock and Recent Apps for a clean setup.
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Deactivates Stage Manager (which preserving your default settings).
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