Open Mac app
Picks from a dictionary of Mac apps and their IDs, then uses SSH to remotely open the app on the Mac.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Mac%20app
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Mac%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Mac app”
end tell
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