Search Books
Asks you to enter a query, then searches for the result in the Books app.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Search%20Books
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Search%20Books
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Search Books”
end tell
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