Convert Measurement
Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.
Get Current Timer Info
Shows you the duration and remaining time for the current timer – uses Timery to format the remaining time nicely.
Actions
Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
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Halfway Timer
Prompts you to enter a total length, then divides it in half and starts a timer for both durations.
Cancel Timer
Cancels the next-most timer running in the Clock app. If there are multiple timers, the second timer will continue running unless this action is used again.
Dictate Timer
Prompts for dictation, then starts a timer for the given number of minutes.
Start Multiple Timers
Starts two pre-set timers at once, each for different lengths. This version is a pomodoro timer, set to go off at 20 minutes for a break and again 5 minutes after to get back to work.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Get%20Current%20Timer%20Info
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Get%20Current%20Timer%20Info
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Get Current Timer Info”
end tell
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Set a preorder alarm
This shortcut Asks you to enter a time and sets an alarm called “Apple Preorder.”
Open an Apple Watch app
Opens an Apple Watch watch app on the device. Works well the with Action button.
Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
Scan Documents
Opens the Scan Document interface—which scans into the current Files folder—then waits for you to return to Shortcuts before retrieving the file. Designed as a function to pass the file to the next action.
Log caffeine
Asks you to choose the type of caffeinated drink (coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or a soda) and logs the caffeine content into the Health app. Also compares against the daily recommended limit of milligrams of caffeine.
Add to Pocket with tags
Asks you to choose tags from a preset list, then adds them as tags for the shortcut input into Pocket.
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