Open Mail on the Mac
Opens the default Mail app on the Mac via SSH.
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Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Mail%20on%20the%20Mac
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Mail%20on%20the%20Mac
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Mail on the Mac”
end tell
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