Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it.
This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
Take custom screenshot
Takes a custom screenshot using the sizing tool.
Actions
Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
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Save my Home Screen
Returns to the Home Screen, then waits just under 1 or 2 second to take a screenshot (so it shows the dots for widgets), then saves it to a pre-created Home Screen album in Photos.
Take cleanshots with QuickTime
Make a screen recording in QuickTime that overrides the time or battery for a nice-looking screenshot.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Take%20custom%20screenshot
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Take%20custom%20screenshot
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Take custom screenshot”
end tell
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Toggle Studio Key Light
Turns my Eve Switch on or off depending on its current state, which controls the large 42” softbox in my studio for filming.
Open Pano Mode
Opens the Pano mode in the Camera app – use this for shooting panoramas that you can view later on the Apple Vision Pro.
Show Regal promotions
Opens the Regal cinemas Promotions page where you can see new categories, current promos, available upgrades, and special engagements.
Honk
Uses base64-encoded audio from the Untitled Goose Game and decodes it, then plays the sound.
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