Show Spotlight search

Activates Spotlight search without a query, ready for you to type before showing results.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20Spotlight%20search
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20Spotlight%20search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Show Spotlight search” end tell

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