Family Group Chat
Presents the family group chat in a Messages popover.
Actions Used
Send Message
Sends an iMessage or SMS. Pass images, videos, or other files as input to include attachments.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Family%20Group%20Chat
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Family%20Group%20Chat
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Family Group Chat”
end tell
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