Show LaunchPad
Activates the key code for F4’s native function, which triggers the LaunchPad feature that shows your app icons like an iOS Home Screen.
Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Control%20Center
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Control%20Center
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Activate Control Center”
end tell
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Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
Activate Mission Control
Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.
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Show story by tag
Presents a series of tags, then searches for stories tagged accordingly and presents them in a menu to open.
Toggle Family Room lights
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Show Today’s top stories
Opens the News app and switches to the Today tab, showing you Top Stories, Trending Stories, For You categories, magazines, the Editor’s pick, and curated categories based on your past browsing.
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