If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Book Mode
Opens the Books app, then prompts you to confirm setting orientation lock so the screen doesn’t rotate. When run from Mac, opens the app in fullscreen.
Scripting Actions
Show Alert
Displays an alert with a title, a message, and two buttons. If the user selects the OK button, the shortcut continues. The cancel button stops the shortcut.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Book%20Mode
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Book%20Mode
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Book Mode”
end tell
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Open Finished books
Opens the Books app to the Finished tab where you can see past books you’ve completed.
Open a book from my library
Opens a specific book from your library, prompting you to pick which book.
Search by ISBN
Scans a QR code, gets the text out, and performs a search on ISBNsearch.com.
Open current book
Shows the most recently-active book you’ve been reading and opens it.
Search Books
Asks you to enter a query, then searches for the result in the Books app.
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Show MacStores on Flipboard
Opens the MacStories account on Flipboard so you can read stories from Federico Viticci and friends.
I need to do something
Presents a list of options for everyday activities (like eating, drinking, moving, and relaxing), then runs the corresponding shortcuts for each.
New Freeform window
Opens Freeform and presses the keyboard shortcut to create a new window.
Open my mentions in Ivory
Shows the Mentions-only tab in Ivory with replies to your Mastodon posts.
Open Books library
Changes the Books app view to the Library tab to show all your Books, PDFs, Samples, and more.
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