Press Escape

Runs a local AppleScript or script over SSH to simulate the Escape key.

Run Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Press%20Escape

Open Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Press%20Escape

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Press Escape” end tell

Simulates the keyboard shortcut to activate Spotlight or Alfred, letting you type in your workflow command.

Uses AppleScript to press the key combination for the Special Characters palette.

Uses AppleScript to trigger the keyboard shortcut for the Quick Entry feature of Things on the Mac.

Opens the SwitchBot app where users can control or set up their devices.

Opens the URL for AirBnb’s “Trips” page on Mac and uses the native shortcut on iOS.

Opens the Clock app to the countdown timer.

Opens Apple.com search results for “Shortcuts release notes”

Turns to the next page in the Books app for a currently-open book.

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