Create contact
Creates a new blank contact in the Contacts app, so you can use the app UI to enter in details.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20contact
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20contact
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create contact”
end tell
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