Start Multiple Timers

Starts two pre-set timers at once, each for different lengths. This version is a pomodoro timer, set to go off at 20 minutes for a break and again 5 minutes after to get back to work.

Scripting Actions

Start Timer
Starts a timer in the Clock app for the specified amount of time.

Extra Details

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

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