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).
Actions Used
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
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20TouchID%20preferences
Open Shortcut deep link
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 Mouse preferences
Opens the Mouse settings on macOS or Pointers settings on iOS.
Open custom keyboard settings
Opens the Custom Keyboards settings on iOS so you can add or remove alternate keyboards.
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.
Make a text replacement
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Opens the Chat tab of Bluesky so you can see your messages, start a new chat, and change your chat settings.
Toggle the Christmas lights
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