Batch-create shortcuts with phrase

Asks you to open an existing folder in Shortcuts, then asks you to enter a list of shortcut names with text prepended or appended before creating those shortcuts in the folder.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Batch-create%20shortcuts%20with%20phrase
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Batch-create%20shortcuts%20with%20phrase
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Batch-create shortcuts with phrase” end tell

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