Multiple Timers

Halfway Timer

Prompts you to enter a total length, then divides it in half and starts a timer for both durations.

Scripting Actions

Notification, Scripting

Ask for Input

Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Math, Scripting

Calculate

Performs a number operation on the input and returns the result.

Math, Scripting

Round Number

Rounds the number(s) passed into the action.

Apps, Clock

Start Timer

Starts a timer in the Clock app for the specified amount of time.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Halfway%20Timer

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Halfway%20Timer

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Halfway Timer” end tell

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Get Current Timer Info

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

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