If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Arrange 2 screens horizontally
Organizes my dual-monitor setup to align side-by-side. When not run from Mac, works remotely using SSH.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Arrange%202%20screens%20horizontally
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Arrange%202%20screens%20horizontally
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Arrange 2 screens horizontally”
end tell
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