need a workflow for Focus app

[Marcoen]

I'm using a small todo app called Focus. What I need is a workflow to make a new todo without opening the app. I'm using a modified workflow (I modified it from the new calender event) but that opens the app. To continue working I would like a workflow that does not open the app but makes a new entry in the background like what happens when I use the Evernote workflow. Can anyone help me with a script to do that. The script I use now looks like this:

 

set newAppt to "{query}" as string

 

tell application "Focus" to activate

 

tell application "System Events"

keystroke "n" using {command down}

keystroke newAppt

keystroke return

end tell

 

[RodgerWW]

Hmm, the key here is the "activate" command in applescript.  This will always bring the window up front.  Some apps allow for sending functions to them through and Applescript API ... like Messages for instance:

tell application "Messages"
      set theBuddy to buddy "someone@mac.com" of service "iMessage"
      send "Hi there" to theBuddy
end tell

Basically, this means that Messages has an applescript library of functions that can be used in scripting.  I am not at all familiar with "Focus" but perhaps it has an applescript library [also known as a dictionary]?

 

If not, the only other thing I can think of is adding a line to the applescript you have to Hide or minimize the app after the entry is added.

[ctwise]

 

I'm using a small todo app called Focus. What I need is a workflow to make a new todo without opening the app. I'm using a modified workflow (I modified it from the new calender event) but that opens the app. To continue working I would like a workflow that does not open the app but makes a new entry in the background like what happens when I use the Evernote workflow. Can anyone help me with a script to do that. The script I use now looks like this:

 

set newAppt to "{query}" as string

 

tell application "Focus" to activate

 

tell application "System Events"

keystroke "n" using {command down}

keystroke newAppt

keystroke return

end tell

 

 

Luckily, it's trivial, just attach a keyword to the Open URL action with the URL 'focus://toggle'.

[Marcoen]

Thanks for the answer ctwise but I'm not sure I understand that. Where do I attach this keyword? There's no URL in this workflow.

[ctwise]

Thanks for the answer ctwise but I'm not sure I understand that. Where do I attach this keyword? There's no URL in this workflow.

 

Create a new workflow. Add a keyword input. Use whatever keyword you like, e.g., 'focus'. Give it a title, e.g., 'Toggle Focus'. Add an Open URL action. Use the URL 'focus://toggle'. Connect the input to the action. You're done. Now when you invoke Alfred, entering the keyword will toggle Focus.

[Marcoen]

Sorry ctwise, won't work. (or am I doing it wrong?)

[ctwise]

Are we talking about the same app? https://heyfocus.com

[Marcoen]

No. http://www.focusapp.io 

It's a todo list, combined with a pomodor timer.