If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Run a shortcut
Asks you to enter the name of a shortcut, then finds and runs that shortcut. Also uses scripting to check if more than one exists with that name and asks which to run.
Actions Used
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.
Get My Shortcuts
Gets the shortcuts stored on this device. For example, you could use this action with the Make Archive action to zip up your shortcuts.
Count
Counts the number of items, characters, words, sentences, or lines passed as input.
Note (from Apple, for real)
This is just like the Count in Sesame Street, but instead of a vampire, it’s a Shortcuts action.
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=Run%20a%20shortcut
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Run%20a%20shortcut
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Run a shortcut”
end tell
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Show my Share Sheet shortcuts
Use this shortcut once you have a few Share Sheet shortcuts and want to organize them accordingly.
You can also drag shortcuts into and out of this folder to add or remove them from the set, which works well with multi-select and drag and d
Search in Shortcuts
Use this shortcut to quickly find a shortcut in your library to run or open and edit.
Works well if you have a large shortcuts collection.
Get a list of my shortcut names
Using a text field populated from “List Folder names,” lets you select multiple folders, grabs the shortcut names from all of the folders, and lets you copy out the titles.
Open a shortcut
Asks you to type in the name of a shortcut, then opens it so you can edit the actions.
Show my Menu Bar shortcuts
Use this shortcut to sort the list of shortcuts that appear in the Menu Bar on macOS.
Add a new shortcut in a folder
Asks you which folder to open, then prompts for a name and creates a new shortcut with that title in that folder.
More From The Library
Show my Conditions records
Opens into the Health app to the Conditions section of your Health Records where you can “connect to your providers to see your health records and get updates when there’s a new entry.”
Open Apple TV Remote preferences
Opens the Accessibility settings for the Apple TV Remote, which include changes the swipe gestures to Directional Buttons only, and Live TV Buttons for guide and channel buttons.
Add to Home Screen from Contacts
Asks you to pick a folder of shortcuts, then iterates through letting you select a contact for each and using their Contact Photo as the Home Screen icon.
Open Apple Arcade on the App Store
Opens the Arcade tab on the App Store app where you can see games available with the subscription.
Arrange 2 screens vertically
Asks you to pick a screen for the top and bottom of a vertical arrangement.
Create Editorial themes
Presents a menu of Editorial themes in Keynote – pick from Feature Story, Look Book, Classic, Editorial, and Cream Paper.
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