I need to do something
Presents a list of options for everyday activities (like eating, drinking, moving, and relaxing), then runs the corresponding shortcuts for each.
Actions Used
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Adjust Date
Adds or subtracts an amount of time from the date passed into the action.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=I%20need%20to%20do%20something
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=I%20need%20to%20do%20something
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “I need to do something”
end tell
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Please do not disturb me
Presents a menu of various time periods for setting Do Not Disturb, then adjusts your device according to the choice – includes a few colloquial phrases like “a bit” and “a while” that can be customized to your preferences, plus options for turning it on until lunch or after work.
Set a Focus timer
Asks you to pick a time, then a Focus, then turns it on until that time.
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Opens the “Shared” folder of notes that you’ve collaborated on with others.
Watch Futurama
Shows the Futurama series in the TV app so you can watch old or new episodes.
Delete Siri and Dictation history
Opens the deep link into Settings > Siri and Search > Siri and Dictation History where you can delete interactions currently associated with the device from Apple servers.
High alert
Sets the playback destination to the current device, turns off Do Not Disturb and Airplane Mode, turns on Cellular Data, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, sets the volume to 85%, the brightness to 100%, and turns on Light mode, then turns on every option for Sound Recognition, then vibrates if run from iPhone when it’s all done.
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