Dial a number

Prompts you to enter a phone number, then asks you to confirm before calling.

Scripting Actions

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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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URL
Passes the specified URL to the next action.
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Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).

Extra Details

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

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