Take reminder screenshot

Waits a few seconds (to close the shortcut), takes a screenshot, waits for you to return to Shortcuts, then asks you to enter the title before adding it to Reminders.

Actions Used

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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.
Add New Reminder
Creates a new reminder and adds it to the selected list of reminders.
Show Reminders List
Shows the specified list in the Reminders app.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Take%20reminder%20screenshot
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Take%20reminder%20screenshot
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Take reminder screenshot” end tell

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