If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Wake my MacBook Air
Sends a remote command via the IP address of your MacBook Air to wake up, then simulates keystrokes to keep it awake.
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Run Script over SSH demo
Example shortcut that demonstrates the capabilities of Run Script over SSH to control your Mac remotely (and Run AppleScript when not triggered remotely).
Wake my Mac
Sends a remote command via the IP address of your Mac to wake up, then simulates keystrokes to keep it awake. Asks to pick between your Mac devices using my shortcut “Get the IP Addresses for my Macs.”
Wake my Mac mini
Sends a remote command via the IP address of your Mac mini to wake up, then simulates keystrokes to keep it awake.
Sleep my Mac mini
Runs a shell script or sends a remote command via the IP address of your Mac to go to sleep immediately. Works well with Stream Deck.
Get the IP Addresses for my Macs
Outputs a predefined dictionary of the title and IP address for each of your Mac devices. On import, asks you to enter the IP addresses.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Wake%20my%20MacBook%20Air
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Wake%20my%20MacBook%20Air
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Wake my MacBook Air”
end tell
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