If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open VIP inbox
Opens the VIP inbox in Mail using Open Mailbox or AppleScri
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20VIP%20inbox
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20VIP%20inbox
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open VIP inbox”
end tell
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