Focus modes

Gaming Mode

Activates the Gaming focus mode until turned off.

Scripting Actions

Apps, Dates

Adjust Date

Adds or subtracts an amount of time from the date passed into the action.

Device, Scripting

Set Focus

Turns Do Not Disturb on or off.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Gaming%20Mode

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Gaming%20Mode

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Gaming Mode” end tell

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Do Not Disturb

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