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Generate filing timestamp
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Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Generate%20filing%20timestamp
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Generate%20filing%20timestamp
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Generate filing timestamp”
end tell
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