Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

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.

Run Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad

Open Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Show LaunchPad” end tell

Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.

Uses AppleScript to press ⌘+⌃+Q to Lock the screen.

Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.

Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.

Activates the Driving focus mode (previously Do Not Disturb While Driving).

Opens the YouTube section for purchased movies, including films synced with Movies Anywhere.

If you don’t want the Grab YouTube playlist ID shortcut installed, delete the Run Shortcut action above and the URL action below.

However, the shortcut won’t work with links from videos inside playlists anymore.

Toggles a smart switch by checking its current power state and turning it off or back on accordingly.

Lets you create a new event or pick an existing one, has you choose contacts, then adds them to event (sending out invites automatically).

Opens the Halide app to Depth Mode so you can take “Portait Mode”-like photos using depth data.

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