Minimize window
Uses AppleScript to trigger Command + M to minimize the current window into the Dock.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Minimize%20window
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Minimize%20window
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Minimize window”
end tell
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