Create Journal entry
Prompts you to add enter text, then uses that text to create a simple entry in the Journal app.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20Journal%20entry
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20Journal%20entry
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create Journal entry”
end tell
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