KeyPress, Shortcuts & Services
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KeyPress, Shortcuts & Services

Native synthetic keystroke generation, macOS Shortcuts workflow execution, and Services menu.

KeyPress Runtime & Modifiers

Simulate native keyboard shortcuts without shell scripts using "type": "keypress":

openclip.json
{
  "title": "Paste as Plain Text",
  "type": "keypress",
  "keyPress": "command+shift+option+v",
  "icon": "symbol(doc.on.clipboard)"
}
ModifierAccepted Strings
Commandcommand, cmd
Shiftshift
Option / Altoption, alt
Controlcontrol, ctrl

macOS Shortcuts Runtime

Run workflows created in Apple Shortcuts.app using "type": "shortcut":

openclip.json
{
  "title": "Create Reminder",
  "type": "shortcut",
  "shortcutName": "Add to Reminders",
  "icon": "symbol(checklist)"
}

macOS Services & Sharing

Invoke macOS system sharing extensions (e.g. com.apple.Notes.SharingExtension) or system service menu items through an isolated pasteboard that never alters the user's clipboard.