Open the emoji picker
Uses AppleScript to press the key combination for the Special Characters palette.
Activate Spotlight/Alfred
Simulates the keyboard shortcut to activate Spotlight or Alfred, letting you type in your workflow command.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Spotlight%2FAlfred
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Spotlight%2FAlfred
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Activate Spotlight/Alfred”
end tell
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Open links from Reminders
Looks for incomplete reminders that contain URLs, then lets you pick from the list and open the links in Safari.
Advertise on MacStories
Opens the “Advertise” page on the MacStories website where brands can learn more about how to sponsor the website and advertise to the passionate group of MacStories readers.
What’s the weather tomorrow?
Gets the daily forecast for the current location, looks at the second item for tomorrow, and gets basic details.
Monitor The House
Activates sound recognition for smoke alarms, cats or dogs, appliances, door bells, knocking, glass reaking, kettles, and water running.
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