Search App Store
Searches the App Store, returning the apps that match the specified search terms.
Search by name, product ID, or developer name across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac app stores
Search App Store
Asks you for a query, then finds up to 25 results from the App Store and asks you which one to open. Change the “Results” parameter to iPad or Mac to specify for those platforms.
Actions Used
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Search%20App%20Store
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Search%20App%20Store
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Search App Store”
end tell
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Copy app link
Search for an app on the App Store, then copy its link to the system clipboard. Also includes a prompt to show the price.
Open the App Store
Opens deep links into App Store tabs – Today, Apps, Games, Arcade, Search, and Updates on iOS and Discover, Arcade, Create, Work, Play, Develop, Categories, and Search on macOS.
Open the App Store
Opens deep links into App Store tabs – Today, Apps, Arcade, and Search.
Check top paid apps
Gets 25 items from Apple’s RSS feed for top paid apps, asks you to pick from the options, and opens the corresponding app.
Check for App Updates
Opens the deep link into the Updates section in the App Store where you can update apps one-by-one, read release notes, or Update All.
Check my app subscriptions
Open the Subscriptions page of the App Store where you can manage recurring purchases for your apps.
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Create bookmarked entry
Prompts you to enter text and a title for an entry, then adds it to the Journal app marked as “Bookmarked.”
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