New Freeform window
Opens Freeform and presses the keyboard shortcut to create a new window.
Scripting Actions
Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=New%20Freeform%20window
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=New%20Freeform%20window
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “New Freeform window”
end tell
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New tab in Freeform
Opens Freeform and creates a new tab so you can open a second board.
New board in background
Asks you for a title for a board, then creates it in Freeform without opening the app.
Show Colors in Freeform
Opens Freeform, then presses the keyboard shortcut for opening the Color picker.
Open Freeform and Safari
Opens Freeform, then opens Safari in another window (and in Slide Over on iPad).
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Open Mac-only apps
Opens a Mac app and moves it to a specific spot, or sends a remote command over SSH from another device to open that app.
Show Bookmarks in the Developer app
Utilizes AppleScript to open the Developer and press Command + 2 to open to the Bookmarks page, where you can see sessions you’ve saved for later.
Get directions to family event
Asks you to pick from your Family contacts group, then gets driving directions and a trip estimate.
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