Generate file structure
Asks you to select a folder, enter a client name, then adds subfolders of your choosing.
Actions Used
Create Folder
Makes a new folder in the specified file storage service.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Generate%20file%20structure
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Generate%20file%20structure
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Generate file structure”
end tell
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