Show LaunchPad
Activates the key code for F4’s native function, which triggers the LaunchPad feature that shows your app icons like an iOS Home Screen.
Lock screen
Uses AppleScript to press ⌘+⌃+Q to Lock the screen.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Lock%20screen
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Lock%20screen
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Lock screen”
end tell
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Activate Mission Control
Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.
Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.
Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
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Search Twitter
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With this one tool, you can take advantage of all the awesome options buried in Twitter search – it’s like Google for people you follow.
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