If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Photos Recents
Opens the “Recents” collection in Photos, which shows photos and videos, plus imported graphics that don’t appear in the main Library view.
Actions
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Save this week’s photos
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Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Photos%20Recents
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Photos%20Recents
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Photos Recents”
end tell
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