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.
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Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center 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=Log%20out
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Log%20out
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Log out”
end tell
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Turn down the lights
Sets the light to specific levels for specific situations one might encounter in the bedroom.
Log caffeine
Asks you to choose the type of caffeinated drink (coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or a soda) and logs the caffeine content into the Health app. Also compares against the daily recommended limit of milligrams of caffeine.
Open from Mastodon options
Presents a menu of every page in Mastodon’s settings to open to.
Show Reviews on MacStories
Opens the Reviews category on the MacStories website where the team posts app coverage and reviews.
Shoot GIF
Opens the Camera preview to let you take 3 photos, then sitches them into an animated GIF.
Cross-post to Twitter and Threads
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, opens to Twitter for you to post, waits for you to return, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
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