Take window screenshot
Takes a full window screenshot and leaves out the background.
Scripting 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.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
Link to Open Shortcut
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Take window screenshot”
end tell
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