Set a Focus timer

Asks you to pick a time, then a Focus, then turns it on until that time.

Scripting Actions

Adjust Date
Adds or subtracts an amount of time from the date passed into the action.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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Set Focus
Turns Do Not Disturb on or off.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Set%20a%20Focus%20timer
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Set%20a%20Focus%20timer
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Set a Focus timer” end tell

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