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.
Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.
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Bulk-add reminders
Prompts you to pick a Reminders list, then lets you type in new tasks all at once and inserts them one-by-one.
Turn right Key Light off
Uses the Elgato Control Center app to turn the Key Light that I have facing me off.
Toggle Living Room lights
Activates a Home scene set to control all the lights in my living room, turning them on or off depending on the current state.
Show New Release top sellers
Opens the “See More” link in the New Releases section of your Comixology home on the Amazon website where you can see comics curated for you that are top sellers.
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.
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