Open One Thing
Activates the One Thing menu bar app to display any text.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20One%20Thing
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20One%20Thing
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open One Thing”
end tell
More From This Folder
One Thing progress bar
Sample shortcut showing how One Thing can be used to show progress.
Show Today’s Current Thing
Grabs a to-do from Things set for Today and displays it in the Menu Bar using One Thing.
Add preset to menu bar
Pick from a list of pre-determined options to display in the Menu Bar.
Add Now Playing to Menu Bar
Displays the current song playing in Apple Music in the Menu Bar.
Show random Thing in Menu Bar
Displays a random to-do that’s due today from Things in the Menu Bar.
More From The Library
Open Instapaper
Opens Instapaper.com on the Mac and the Instapaper app from iPhone or iPad.
Arrange 3 screens in a 2-above-1 configuration
Organizes my display arrangement with my dual monitors side-by-side on top and an iPad activated with Sidecar beneath.
Get way deeper into Shortcuts – become a member.
Browse more
Shortcuts Membership
Enhance your experience with bonus shortcuts, folder bundles, and exclusive perks.
Action Directory
Discover endless possibilities by combining the building blocks for Shortcuts.