Hide recent apps
Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option disabled (and the Dock visible).
Show Recent Apps
Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option enabled (and the Dock hidden).
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Turn Stage Manager Off
Deactivates Stage Manager (which preserving your default settings).
Show the Dock
Activates Stage Manager with the Show Dock option toggled (and Recent Apps hidden).
Clear the stage
Activates Stage Manager, but removes the Dock and Recent Apps for a clean setup.
Toggle Stage Manager
Toggles Stage Manager on or off depending on the current setting – includes the Dock and Recent Apps, but this can be customized if you have one overall preference.
Hide the Dock
Activates Stage Manager and deactivates the “Show Dock” setting so only Recent Apps are shown.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20Recent%20Apps
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20Recent%20Apps
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show Recent Apps”
end tell
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Clear the stage
Activates Stage Manager, but removes the Dock and Recent Apps for a clean setup.
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