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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Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
Open Threads app
Opens the Threads app from Instagram/Meta. On iPhone, works well with custom icons. On iPad, uses Stage Manager to make proper window. On Mac, opens web app created using Add to Dock.
Open Threads search
Opens the link to Search in Threads so you can find posts about specific topics.
Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
Post media to Threads
Asks you to select media to store on your clipboard, then asks you to enter a post to pass to Threads where you can paste your media. On Mac, gets file from Finder/Services and opens Threads.net.
Post to Threads
Asks you to enter the text of your post, then URL encodes the result and passes it to Threads’ URL scheme for creating posts. On Mac, copies the result and opens Threads.net.
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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Turn off Elgato lights
Uses the Elgato Control Center app to turn off my Key Lights and Key Light mini.
Open Video Template board
Opens a template board that I duplicate each time I start a new video.
Draft an email
Asks you to enter a subject line and then a message, then saves both as an email draft in the Mail app.
Time to relax
Starts up the “Relax” mode of Endel, a variation that plays lowkey sound effects that help your mind calm down and settle.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
Open MacStories on Bluesky
Opens the MacStories profile in the Bluesky app or on the web.
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