Open Menu Bar apps
Opens various apps you want running in the Menu Bar like Alfred, Plex, or 1Password.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Menu%20Bar%20apps
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Menu%20Bar%20apps
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Menu Bar apps”
end tell
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