Dictionary
Passes the specified list of key-value pairs to the next action as a dictionary.
Create a contact card
Asks you to enter in contact information, then generates a .VCF vcard file out of your answers and shares it.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20a%20contact%20card
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20a%20contact%20card
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create a contact card”
end tell
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