If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Date and Time preferences
Shows the Date and Time settings so you can change from 12- to 24-hour time, or set time zone automatically.
Scripting Actions
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Date%20and%20Time%20preferences
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Date%20and%20Time%20preferences
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Date and Time preferences”
end tell
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Open Game Center settings
Opens the deep link into the Settings app to Game Center where you can invite friends, edit your profile, or adjust friend settings. iOS-only.
Open System Information
Opens System Information or Settings > General > About to show detailed information about the current device.
Open Language and Region preferences
Opens the Language and Region settings to let you change preferred language, region, live text, or custom language settings per-app.
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Toggle Reduce White Point
Switches the setting to Reduce White Point, lowering the overall screen brightness below normally-allowed levels.
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See stories from WIRED
Opens to the latest stories from Wired available for Apple News+ subscribers, as well as links to the various issues above.
Search image with Google Lens
receives a photo from the Share Sheet ( or asks you to pick one) and passes it to the Google app to the Lens feature, using it as a search input and showing you results based off what it sees.
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