If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Add list elements
Takes text, splits it by new lines, and adds an asterisk and a space before each for pasting as a list in Markdown-compatible apps.
Scripting Actions
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20list%20elements
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Add%20list%20elements
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Add list elements”
end tell
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