Show Spotlight search
Activates Spotlight search without a query, ready for you to type before showing results.
Quick search with Spotlight
Asks you to enter a query, then activates Spotlight search and shows results.
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Search with Spotlight
Asks you to enter a query, then activates Spotlight search and shows results.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Quick%20search%20with%20Spotlight
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Quick%20search%20with%20Spotlight
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Quick search with Spotlight”
end tell
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