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
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.
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.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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.
More From This Folder
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.
Show my Menu Bar shortcuts
Use this shortcut to sort the list of shortcuts that appear in the Menu Bar on macOS.
Run a shortcut from a folder
Asks you to pick a folder, then a shortcut, then runs it right away.
Open a shortcut by folder
Asks you to pick from all your Shortcuts folders, then a shortcut from that folder, then opens the shortcut.
Open into a Shortcuts folder
Opens a Shortcuts folder of your choosing; accepts the name of a folder as input as well.
Show all of my shortcuts
Use this to open the main view of Shortcuts and see everything in your collection.
If you have a lot of App Shortcuts, this is the best view to see them all.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Run%20a%20shortcut
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Run%20a%20shortcut
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Run a shortcut”
end tell
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Play announce Siri Tone
Gets the deep link into the filesystem for the Announce Message tone and plays it out loud.
Open Appearance preferences
Opens the deep link into the Displays > Device Appearance settings on iOS and the Appearance pane on macOS.
Copy Threads post embed
Scrapes a Threads post, gets the embed code using the URL and username, and copies it to the clipboard.
Turn the espresso machine on
Activates the SwitchBot attached to my espresso machine.
Manage my Transistor account
Opens the Account section of Transistor.fm where you can manage your profile, turn on two-step authentication, update your billing and subscription details, and copy your API key.
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