Find Contacts
Searches for the contacts in your library that match the given criteria.
Show previous birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Actions Used
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Get Dates from Input
Returns any dates found in the output from the previous action.
Filter Files
Given a list of files, this action returns the files that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, and limiting the number passed as a result.
Combine Text
Joins text together, inserting the separator between each join.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20previous%20birthdays
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20previous%20birthdays
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show previous birthdays”
end tell
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Batch-send file to a group
Asks you to pick a file, then a Contact Group, then sends that file to each person in the group one-by-one.
Create contact
Creates a new blank contact in the Contacts app, so you can use the app UI to enter in details.
Add contacts to group
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Send birthday messages
Checks for anyone whose birthday is today and starts a message to wish them a happy birthday.
Extract email addresses
Looks through the input text for email addresses and copies them to the clipboard.
Send a thank-you
Asks you to select a contact, then let’s you choose to message, call, FaceTime, or email them, along with prompts for the message if needed.
More From The Library
Show upcoming birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Search through my Comics library
Asks you to enter a search query, formats it for an Amazon URL, and opens the search results in the Kindle library (including non-Comics results).
Search Google
Asks you to give a search query, then passes it to the Google app to show results.
Open MacStories on Bluesky
Opens the MacStories profile in the Bluesky app or on the web.
View old Instagrams
Opens the album in the Photos app that’s automatically created when you post photos to Instagram.
Check network quality
Runs a networkQuality shell script on macOS, or opens SpeedTest.net on iOS.
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