How many nits?
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
Calculate
Performs a number operation on the input and returns the result.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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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