Focus while I’m here

Prompts you to pick a Focus that stays on until you leave the current location.

Scripting Actions

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Set Focus
Turns Do Not Disturb on or off.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Focus%20while%20I%E2%80%99m%20here
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Focus%20while%20I%E2%80%99m%20here
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Focus while I’m here” end tell

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