If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open cross-platform app
Template for shortcut that performs different steps on different platforms for a universal app.
Actions
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Show TechCrunch on Flipboard
Opens the TechCrunch account on Flipboard so you can see stories from the startup, technology, and business world.
Browse for me
Asks you to enter a query, then passes it to Arc Search with “Browse for me” enabled to collect links and summarize results automatically.
Open 90-minute movies on Netflix
Opens the “Movies” tab in the Netflix app by opening the URL taken from the website.
Open Disney Plus series
Opens Disney+ to the Series page where you can see their TV shows.
Open a random Pocket piece
Gets 100 items from Pocket and picks one at random, then opens it in Safari.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20cross-platform%20app
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20cross-platform%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open cross-platform app”
end tell
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Show The Verge on Flipboard
Opens the Flipboard account for The Verge where you can see recent stories from the cutting edge of technology.
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Opens your recently-viewed items on Amazon so you can back to something you were just looking at.
Show my Heart data
Opens into the Health app to the Heart category to show various stats tracked by Apple Watch like heart rate, HRV, and ECG measurements.
Pause Sound Recognition
Pauses the Sound Recognition feature (rather than fully disabling it).
Create Portfolio presentation
Presents a menu of Portfolio-style presentations to create in Keynote – choose from Industrial, Blueprint, Graph Paper, Chalkboard, Photo Portfolio, and Leather Book.
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