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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Create photo album
Asks you to enter a title, then creates an album in the Photos app.
Open Places in Photos
Opens the Places collection in Photos to show the map or grid of where you’ve taken all your photos and videos.
Crop the subject out
Removes the background of a photo, cropping the remaining subject to remove blank space.
Open Favorites in Photos
Opens the collection of photos and videos that you’ve favorited using the heart icon in Photos.
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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Use Model
Allows you to enter a request, asks which model to prompt, then lets you ask Follow Up questions, and shows you the final response.
Set up ChatGPT
Opens the ChatGPT app for Mac, resizes it to a default 980×658 dimensions, then moves it to the middle left (with 18px of padding against the edge of the screen).
Toggle Living Room lights
Activates a Home scene set to control all the lights in my living room, turning them on or off depending on the current state.
Search Passwords
Prompts you to type in a search, then applies the query in the Passwords section of Settings.
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