Create a new shortcut

Prompts you to enter a name, then creates a shortcut.

Extra Details

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

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