I need to do something
Presents a list of options for everyday activities (like eating, drinking, moving, and relaxing), then runs the corresponding shortcuts for each.
Actions Used
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Adjust Date
Adds or subtracts an amount of time from the date passed into the action.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=I%20need%20to%20do%20something
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=I%20need%20to%20do%20something
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “I need to do something”
end tell
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Prompts you to pick a Focus that stays on until you leave the current location.
Please do not disturb me
Presents a menu of various time periods for setting Do Not Disturb, then adjusts your device according to the choice – includes a few colloquial phrases like “a bit” and “a while” that can be customized to your preferences, plus options for turning it on until lunch or after work.
Focus during this event
Gets the next-most calendar event and asks you to pick a Focus to set until the event ends.
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Open my shortcuts
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