If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Create new Thread
Opens the deep link to Threads’ Create menu so you can post a new thread. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Actions
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
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Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
Cross-post to Ivory and Threads
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, posts it to Mastodon via Ivory, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Cross-post to Twitter and Threads
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, opens to Twitter for you to post, waits for you to return, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Share my Threads profile
Takes your pre-inputted Threads URL and asks whether to copy it, share, or display it as a QR code.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20new%20Thread
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20new%20Thread
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create new Thread”
end tell
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Open Criterion TV
Opens the Criterion Collection app for Apple TV that lets you view films from the catalog.
Get driving directions
Asks you to enter a destination, then opens driving directions in Apple Maps.
Current Apex rotation
Calls an Apex Legends API to get the activate map in Public matches and gives you the current information.
Turn Bluetooth off
Disables Bluetooth entirely (as opposed to tapping the Bluetooth icon in Control Center, which only disconnects it).
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
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