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.
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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.
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.
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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Calculate tip
Asks you to enter in the bill, then the percentage to tip, then calculates the tip total plus total cost and presents it back to you.
Check top free apps
Gets 25 items from Apple’s RSS feed for top free apps, asks you to pick from the list, and opens one.
Message Mom and Dad
Keep up with the folks in your family using group chats in Shortcuts.
Remove playback destination
Deselect a speaker and remove it from the playback group.
Open my Groceries reminders
Opens a custom “Groceries” smart list in the Reminders app where you can add food items and have them automatically sorted into sections by aisle.
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