Open Reader

Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Reader mode, which scans text and speaks it out loud

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Reader
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Reader
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open Reader” end tell

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