Share my location

Gets your current location, gets the Maps URL, and starts a message to send it to someone.

Actions Used

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Get Current Location
Gets the current location of the device using the GPS signal.
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Get Maps URL
Creates a URL to search for the location, place, or text that was passed into the action in a separate maps app.
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Send Message
Sends an iMessage or SMS. Pass images, videos, or other files as input to include attachments.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Share%20my%20location
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Share%20my%20location
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Share my location” end tell

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