Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
Show LaunchPad
Activates the key code for F4’s native function, which triggers the LaunchPad feature that shows your app icons like an iOS Home Screen.
Matthew's Score
4/5
Total Actions
5
Shortcut Information
Use this shortcut to view the macOS LaunchPad and quickly activate one of your apps – works better if you take the time to organize those apps into folders too.
Category
Complexity
Interactivity
iOS Features
Mac Features
Cross-Platform Features
Actions Used In This
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad
AppleScript
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show LaunchPad”
end tell
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