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.
Scripting Actions
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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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