Open Preferences
Simulates the universal key command for the opening an app’s preferences: ⌘+,
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Preferences
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Preferences
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Preferences”
end tell
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