Things tasks shortcuts
Shortcuts for capturing to-dos in Things 3.
Use these shortcuts to dictate new tasks, capture new items with tags, insert your daily to-dos, and batch-create tasks with full checklists.
Capture task
Prompts you to type in or dictate a task if run from Siri, then asks you to choose between “Work” and “Personal” – Work sends the task to the Things inbox, Personal sends it to a Reminders list called Inbox.
Add current task
Asks to you enter what you’re currently working on, then sets it due 1 minute from now so it shows up on your lock screen.
Today’s tasks to Things
Prompts you type in new todos in new lines and add them for Today immediately in Things. If you share text in, it’ll use that instead.
Add tasks with Things checklist
Takes a pre-defined list of items inputted in the Text action, splits it by new lines, and adds each to one Things list (a project or Area) along with the same checklist for each task.
More From The Library
Open driving settings
Opens into the Settings app to the Driving section for the Maps app, where you can toggle settings like avoiding tolls or highways, or showing the compass or speed limit while navigating.
Open Bluesky Chat
Opens the Chat tab of Bluesky so you can see your messages, start a new chat, and change your chat settings.
Open iCloud Drive settings
Opens the iCloud Drive section of the Settings app on iOS and iPadOS.
Browse The Catalog
Action Directory
Discover endless possibilities by combining the building blocks for Shortcuts.
Shortcuts Membership
Enhance your experience with bonus shortcuts, folder bundles, and exclusive perks.