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.
Capture task
Prompts you to type in or dictate a task if run from Siri, then asks you to choose between “Work” and “Personal” – Work sends the task to the Things inbox, Personal sends it to a Reminders list called Inbox.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Capture%20task
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Capture%20task
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Capture task”
end tell
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