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.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20a%20new%20shortcut%20in%20a%20folder
Link to Open Shortcut
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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