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 custom keyboard settings
Opens the Custom Keyboards settings on iOS so you can add or remove alternate keyboards.
Make a text replacement
Opens the deep link into General > Keyboards > Text Replacements.
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.
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Check Apple newsroom
Gets 10 items from the Apple Newsroom RSS feed and opens your choice in Safari.
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Copy latest episode player embed
Takes the default embed code for the most “most recent podcast” player, inserts your podcast code, and copies it to your clipboard to be pasted somewhere online
Open Fin TV
Opens the app Fin for Apple TV, which lets you select timers and display them in a huge format.
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