If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Create photo entry
Asks you to select an image from Photos or Files, then some associated text, then attaches it to a new entry in the Journal app.
Actions
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Select Photos
Prompts to choose photos and videos from your photo library.
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Create audio entry
Opens the Journal app to the recording screen so you can create an Audio entry.
Create Journal entry
Prompts you to add enter text, then uses that text to create a simple entry in the Journal app.
Open from saved searches for entries
Presents a list of pre-programmed Search options, then searches for the chosen text in the Journal app.
Open Journal settings
Opens the deep link into Settings > Journal where you can adjust features like Journaling Suggestions, whether to lock your journal, and your journaling schedule
Create bookmarked entry
Prompts you to enter text and a title for an entry, then adds it to the Journal app marked as “Bookmarked.”
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20photo%20entry
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20photo%20entry
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create photo entry”
end tell
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Opens the “Ad Locations” page for the latest episode of your Transistor podcast.
Turn Wi-Fi on
Turns the Wi-Fi on, waits a second, and shows the currently-connected network’s name.
Open Always Allowed apps
Opens the deep link into the “Always Allowed Apps” section of Screen Time so you can make sure specific apps are available, well, always.
Search image with Google Lens
receives a photo from the Share Sheet ( or asks you to pick one) and passes it to the Google app to the Lens feature, using it as a search input and showing you results based off what it sees.
Open Things lists
Presents a menu to open into your Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Someday, Anytime, Logbook, or Deadlines in Things.
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