Show Recent Apps
Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option enabled (and the Dock hidden).
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Hide recent apps
Activates Stage Manager with the Recent Apps option disabled (and the Dock visible).
Clear the stage
Activates Stage Manager, but removes the Dock and Recent Apps for a clean setup.
Show the Dock
Activates Stage Manager with the Show Dock option toggled (and Recent Apps hidden).
Hide the Dock
Activates Stage Manager and deactivates the “Show Dock” setting so only Recent Apps are shown.
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.
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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