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.

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Scripting Actions

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If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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Split Text
Separates text passed into the action into a list.
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Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
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Text
Passes the specified text to the next action.
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Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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Show Notification
Displays a local notification.
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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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