Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
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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