Get Current Timer Info

Shows you the duration and remaining time for the current timer – uses Timery to format the remaining time nicely.

Actions Used

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Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
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Show Result
Shows the specified text in Siri or in an alert.
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Round Number
Rounds the number(s) passed into the action.
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Convert Measurement
Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Get%20Current%20Timer%20Info
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Get%20Current%20Timer%20Info
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Get Current Timer Info” end tell

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