Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.
Lock screen
Uses AppleScript to press ⌘+⌃+Q to Lock the screen.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Lock%20screen
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Lock%20screen
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Lock screen”
end tell
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Activates the key code for F4’s native function, which triggers the LaunchPad feature that shows your app icons like an iOS Home Screen.
Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
Activate Mission Control
Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.
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Open Pocket
Opens Pocket for the Mac or the Pocket mobile app depending on where the shortcut is run.
Open Keyboard Accessibility preferences
Opens the deep link into Accessibility > Keyboards to let you toggle features like Full Keyboard Access, Key Repeat, Sticky Keys, Slow Keys, and Show Lowercase K
Open PicSew
Opens the app that lets you “sew” pictures together, AKA stitch screenshots into one.
Open Apple Support page
Opens support.apple.com so you can pick from a device to get help with, reset your Apple ID or password, schedule a repair, and manage billing and subscriptions.
Open Lumy TV
Opens the app Lumy for Apple TV, which lets you see relevant times for sunrise and sunset so you can know when to take the best photos.
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