Dictate to Arc
Starts dictation, then stops after you pause and passes your dictation to Arc Search as a query.
Activate Arc Search
Opens Arc Search with the keyboard active.
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Search the web with Arc
Asks you to enter a query, then passes it to Arc Search and opens the results.
Browse for me
Asks you to enter a query, then passes it to Arc Search with “Browse for me” enabled to collect links and summarize results automatically.
Activate Voice Search
Opens Arc Search and activates the voice search mode (available by long-pressing on the + button in the app).
Call Arc
Opens Arc Search and activates the “Call” feature that lets you talk to Arc like it’s a virtual directory assistance helper.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Arc%20Search
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Arc%20Search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Activate Arc Search”
end tell
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Make a Genius Bar reservation
Opens the link to Apple’s Get Support page where you can view a product and schedule personalized support.
Search image with Google Lens
receives a photo from the Share Sheet ( or asks you to pick one) and passes it to the Google app to the Lens feature, using it as a search input and showing you results based off what it sees.
Open Health settings
Opens the Settings app to the Health section to let you change your Health Details and Medical ID information, plus Data Access and Devices, Health Records, and Health Checklist.
Save thread to Things
Scrapes a Threads post, then adds it to the Things inbox with links in the notes and a “Research” tag.
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