Upload File in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + U, which activates the Perplexity upload process and shows a Finder window where you can select the file to upload.
New Thread in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + P, which activates the Perplexity search bar from anywhere.
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Manage my Perplexity API keys
Opens the Perplexity website to your API settings, where you can manage API keys and payment details.
Get my Perplexity API key
Stores your API key for Perplexity. Store the result as base64-encoded text so it’s not readable as plain text, which is then decoded as this is run.
New Pro Search in Perplexity
Opens Perplexity to a new, blank search set to Pro mode, which acts as your conversational search guide. “Instead of quick, generic results, Pro Search engages with you, fine-tuning its answers based on your needs.”
Set up Perplexity for Mac
Opens the Mac app for Perplexity AI, resizing the window to 1024×770 and moving it to the center of the current display.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=New%20Thread%20in%20Perplexity
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=New%20Thread%20in%20Perplexity
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “New Thread in Perplexity”
end tell
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Shows your recent movie ticket to be scanned by the ticket taker – or tap to open your ticket details.
Take macro photos
Opens the Halide app to Manual Mode, after which the Macro button appears.
Get word count
Gets text from the Share sheet or clipboard and returns the total word count.
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