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.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20current%20task
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Add%20current%20task
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Add current task”
end tell
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