Search App Store
Searches the App Store, returning the apps that match the specified search terms.
Search by name, product ID, or developer name across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac app stores
Download app list
Asks you to input a list of app names, then iterates through the list searching for resulting, presenting them to you, and opening the app in the App Store so you can download it before returning to Shortcuts to continue.
Actions Used
Wait
Waits for the specified number of seconds before continuing with the next action.
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Download%20app%20list
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Download%20app%20list
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Download app list”
end tell
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Open App Store search
Opens the App Store Search page where you can look for games and apps or see curated categories.
Open Games on the App Store
Opens the App Store to the Games tab on iOS and iPadOS or the Play tab in the Mac App Store.
Search App Store
Asks you for a query, then finds up to 25 results from the App Store and asks you which one to open. Change the “Results” parameter to iPad or Mac to specify for those platforms.
Open Apple Arcade on the App Store
Opens the Arcade tab on the App Store app where you can see games available with the subscription.
Check App Store purchases
Opens the “Report A Problem” page on Apple’s website where you can see your list of purchases.
Copy App Store link
Search for an app on the App Store, then copy its link to the system clipboard. Also includes a prompt to show the price.
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Play a MacStories podcast
Presents a menu of MacStories shows, then plays the next episode from the selected show based on the preselected custom sort order (or default order from the Podcasts app).
I need some wisdom
Activates Endel’s “Wiggly Wisdom” mode that helps you focus and gives out occassional quotes of wisdom or inspiration.
Open all iCloud notes
Opens the “All iCloud” folder of notes that shows everything across your folders.
Show stories from MacStories RSS
Pulls 25 items from the MacStories main RSS feeds and asks you to choose which to open in Safari.
Open my Slide Over apps
Opens a preset sequence of apps you always want available in Slide Over.
Make WiFi QR code
Create a single-use sign-in to your WiFi network, letting people access your internet but not always be able to log in.
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