Wake my MacBook Air

Sends a remote command to a Mac to wake up, then simulates keystrokes to keep it awake.

Actions Used

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Run Script over SSH
Runs a script on a remote computer over SSH.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Wake%20my%20MacBook%20Air
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Wake%20my%20MacBook%20Air
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Wake my MacBook Air” end tell

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