Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Play a MacStories podcast
Presents a menu of MacStories shows, then plays the next episode from the selected show based on the preselected custom sort order (or default order from the Podcasts app).
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20a%20MacStories%20podcast
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20a%20MacStories%20podcast
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play a MacStories podcast”
end tell
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Show Reviews on MacStories
Opens the Reviews category on the MacStories website where the team posts app coverage and reviews.
Open MacStories on Flipboard
Opens the MacStories account on Flipboard so you can read stories from Federico Viticci and friends.
Show the Workflow tag on MacStories
Opens the tag page on the MacStories website for stories marked with “Workflow,” the original version of the Shortcuts app – these stories introduced me to the app before I joined the team. So, uh, thanks Federico!
Show the Shortcuts Archive on MacStories
Opens the Shortcuts Archive page on the MacStories website where the team hosts over 300 shortcuts freely available to download.
Open Club MacStories
Shows the main homepage for Club Macstories, the members-only portion of the MacStories website with weekly newsletters, community events, and private stories with more advanced techniques.
Advertise on MacStories
Opens the “Advertise” page on the MacStories website where brands can learn more about how to sponsor the website and advertise to the passionate group of MacStories readers.
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Copy RSS feed link
Gets the RSS feed from the Shortcut Input and copies the URL to the clipboard.
Turn right Key Light off
Uses the Elgato Control Center app to turn the Key Light that I have facing me off.
Show my travel lounge card
Opens the Wallet app to the show the pass card for travel lounge access – I use mine with Chase Priority Pass.
Check business taxes
Opens the Tax page of QuickBooks Self-Employed so you can stay on top of tax bills, due dates, and other notices.
Run a shortcut from a folder
Asks you to pick a folder, then a shortcut, then runs it right away.
Organize CarPlay
Opens the deep link into the Settings app to CarPlay settings so you can organize the arrangement of your apps.
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