Open any app
Asks you to pick from a list of all available apps sorted in alphabetical order and opens your choice.
Show Spotlight search
Activates Spotlight search without a query, ready for you to type before showing results.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20Spotlight%20search
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20Spotlight%20search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show Spotlight search”
end tell
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Mute Switch
Turns the volume down to 0%. If device is already muted, increases the volume to 35%.
Search with Spotlight
Asks you to enter a query, then activates Spotlight search and shows results.
Quick search with Spotlight
Asks you to enter a query, then activates Spotlight search and shows results.
Toggle Airplane Mode
Toggles the state of AirPlane mode on or off (depending how it’s currently set).
Toggle Control Center
Activates or deactivates Control Center (depending on its current status) – works best with Siri.
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Open Bluetooth preferences
Opens the deep link into Settings > Bluetooth on iOS or the Bluetooth pane in System Settings on macOS.
Add note for parked car
Prompts you to enter a text note for your Parked Car spot to leave a reference for later.
Open Security and Privacy preferences
Opens the deep link into Privacy and Security settings on iOS and the Security pane on macOS. Options include controls for Location Services and Tracking, plus others like Local Network, Nearby Interactions, Microphone and Speech Recognition, and Research Sensor and Usage Data. Also includes Safety Check, Sensitive Content Warning, Analytics and Improvements, Apple Advertising, App Privacy Report, and Lockdown Mode.
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