If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open TouchID preferences
Opens the Touch ID preferences on Mac laptops and Touch ID settings on compatible iOS devices (including iPad mini).
Scripting Actions
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20TouchID%20preferences
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20TouchID%20preferences
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open TouchID preferences”
end tell
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Open Trackpad preferences
Opens the Trackpad preferences where you can change settings like Tracking Speed, Click intensity, silent clicking, and more. On iOS, opens Pointer settings.
Open Mouse preferences
Opens the Mouse settings on macOS or Pointers settings on iOS.
Make a text replacement
Opens the deep link into General > Keyboards > Text Replacements.
Open custom keyboard settings
Opens the Custom Keyboards settings on iOS so you can add or remove alternate keyboards.
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Zoom to fit content
Opens Freeform, then zooms the current board to fit the contents.
Message Mom and Dad
Keep up with the folks in your family using group chats in Shortcuts.
Dictate groceries
Dictates text, then splits it by new lines and adds them to Reminders in your groceries list.
Take cleanshots with QuickTime
Make a screen recording in QuickTime that overrides the time or battery for a nice-looking screenshot.
Watch Foundation
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Turn on the fireplace
Turns on the Apple TV and opens the Fireplace app, plus shows the remote.
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