If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Get word count
Gets text from the Share sheet or clipboard and returns the total word count.
Scripting Actions
Find Notes
Searches for the notes in your library that match the given criteria.
Sort by
Optionally, what to sort the notes by.
Order
The order to sort the notes in.
Limit
Whether or not to limit the number of notes retrieved.
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.
Get Text from Input
Returns text from the previous action’s output.
For example, this action can get the name of a photo or song, or the text of a web page.
Count
Counts the number of items, characters, words, sentences, or lines passed as input.
Note (from Apple, for real)
This is just like the Count in Sesame Street, but instead of a vampire, it’s a Shortcuts action.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Get%20word%20count
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Get%20word%20count
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Get word count”
end tell
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Toggle Mention Notifications
Switches notifications for @-mentions in the Notes app on or off.
Search Notes
Asks for a query, finds notes, presents a list of options, and opens the chosen note.
Open my Work notes
Opens the “Work” folder in Notes – when in Gallery view, this will also show your sub-folders.
Weekly note
Creates a note for the current calendar week. Also checks if one exists before creating it, to avoid duplicates.
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Change the view in Notion
Presents a menu of the different view modes—Month, Week, and Day—and opens the corresponding URL into Notion Calendar.
Run the fan for 30 minutes
Sets your Ecobee to the fan mode to Low for 30 minutes. Works well for cooking larger meals.
Start A Timer
Prompts you to enter a total time, then starts a timer for that length.
Start Magnifier
Opens the Mangifier app with without any preset activity; resets anything currently set.
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