Get Link to File
Gets a public link to the file passed into the action.
Copy iCloud link
Takes any files shared as input or, if none are present, presents a Document Picker to select them manually, then shares those files using iCloud Drive – the resulting URL is copied to the clipboard to be shared with others for easy access.
Actions
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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Generate filing timestamp
Copies the current date and time in a good format for pre-pending to filenames to ensure the list is always ordered well when sorted alphabetically.
Rename files with numbers prepended
Takes a list of files and adds an index before each title as the new filename.
Download Shortcuts folder
Gets the contents of the Shortcuts folder from iCloud Drive, downloading all the files locally.
Generate file structure
Asks you to select a folder, enter a client name, then adds subfolders of your choosing.
Unzip and save files
Asks for input, extracts the archive, and asks you where to save the new files.
Clean up my Desktop
Downloads the contents of your Desktop folder, then asks you which files you want to move and then lets you pick where to place them.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Copy%20iCloud%20link
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Copy%20iCloud%20link
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Copy iCloud link”
end tell
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Open a profile on Bluesky
Using a given username, opens the link to any profile on Bluesky.
Toggle Airplane Mode
Toggles the state of AirPlane mode on or off (depending how it’s currently set).
Open Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens function so you can use your phone’s camera to scan the environment around you and perform AI functions like real-time translation of street signs.
Get directions to family event
Asks you to pick from your Family contacts group, then gets driving directions and a trip estimate.
Show Spotlight search
Activates Spotlight search without a query, ready for you to type before showing results.
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