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

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