Enable slow genie minimize
Enables “Slow Genie” minimizing by using the shell to rewrite a hidden system preference.
Quit app
Quits an app of your chosing.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Quit%20app
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Quit%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Quit app”
end tell
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