Quick dictate
Starts dictation and captures after a pause, copying the result to the clipboard so you can paste it.
Capture a dictation
Allows you to dictate text into your phone until you tap it to stop, then shows the Share sheet so you can send your text somewhere else.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Capture%20a%20dictation
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Capture%20a%20dictation
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Capture a dictation”
end tell
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