Log out
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.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Mission%20Control
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Mission%20Control
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Activate Mission Control”
end tell
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