Name an emoji
Asks you to enter an emoji, then provides the official name for it.
Actions
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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Count characters in text
Gets text from input or prompts you to enter it, then counts the length of the string.
Count words in text
Takes an input and counts the total words, then displays the information in a dialog or speaks it back with Siri.
Copy top emoji
Presents a list of preset emoji and copies your choice to the clipboard.
Wrap text as code block
Wraps the input in three backticks on either side (which displays as a “code block” in Markdown-supported applications).
Wrap Paragraphs
Asks you to enter text, then wraps it with a blank paragraph graph on either side.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Name%20an%20emoji
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Name%20an%20emoji
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Name an emoji”
end tell
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