Change the Number to the correct amount of nits for your device's display if you don't have an iPad Pro - look it up with "[device name] display nits" online.

Scripting Actions

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Number
Passed a number to the next action
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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Calculate
Performs a number operation on the input and returns the result.
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If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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Text
Passes the specified text to the next action.
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Set Brightness
Sets the device brightness.
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Show Result
Shows the specified text in Siri or in an alert.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=How%20many%20nits%3F
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=How%20many%20nits%3F
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “How many nits?” end tell

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