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.

Actions Used

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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20a%20new%20shortcut%20in%20a%20folder
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Add%20a%20new%20shortcut%20in%20a%20folder
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Add a new shortcut in a folder” end tell

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