Add current task
Asks to you enter what you’re currently working on, then sets it due 1 minute from now so it shows up on your lock screen.
Shortcut Information
Use this shortcut when you’re working on something and want to insert it into your task manager to include in your log of the day, plus display it on your device immediately so you can stay on-task.
This shortcut works with Things, but you can use this concept with any task management app.
This shortcut works with Things, but you can use this concept with any task management app.
Category
Complexity
Interactivity
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20current%20task
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Add%20current%20task
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Add current task”
end tell
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