Create a new shortcut

Prompts you to enter a name, then creates a shortcut.

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Open a folder

Prompts you to type in a folder name, then opens that folder in Shortcuts. Assigned to Shift + Control + O as a keyboard shortcut on macOS, and placed in the iPad dock.

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Run a shortcut

Asks you to enter the name of a shortcut, then finds and runs that shortcut. Also uses scripting to check if more than one exists with that name and asks which to run.

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Open the Gallery

Use this shortcut to quickly access the Gallery and see what kinds of shortcuts Apple recommends based on your usage, as well as curated categories put together by the Shortcuts team.

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Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20a%20new%20shortcut
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20a%20new%20shortcut
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Create a new shortcut” end tell

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Add Education spreadsheet

Presents a list of Education templates from the Numbers app, including an attendance spreadsheet, grade book, GPA sheet, probability calculator, correlation project, or academic calendar.

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Open driving settings

Opens into the Settings app to the Driving section for the Maps app, where you can toggle settings like avoiding tolls or highways, or showing the compass or speed limit while navigating.

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