If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open a note
Gets the last 20 recently modified notes and presents a menu, then opens the note.
Actions Used
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.
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.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20a%20note
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20a%20note
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open a note”
end tell
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Search Notes
Asks for a query, finds notes, presents a list of options, and opens the chosen note.
Open the Attachment Browser
Shows the Attachment Browser view in the Notes app to show the Photos and Videos, Scans, Maps, Websites, Audio, and Documents you saved in Notes.
Add to an existing note
Takes text from the input and adds it to a recent note of your choosing.
Open my Work notes
Opens the “Work” folder in Notes – when in Gallery view, this will also show your sub-folders.
Open Notes templates
Opens a custom “Templates” folder in Notes where I keep notes I want to duplicate.
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Play Alto on the TV
Opens Alto’s Adventure on the Apple TV and shows the remote control on your phone.
Open MacStories on Flipboard
Opens the MacStories account on Flipboard so you can read stories from Federico Viticci and friends.
Clear the stage
Activates Stage Manager, but removes the Dock and Recent Apps for a clean setup.
Remind me to unload the dryer
Adds one hour to the current time and sets a reminder telling you the laundry is done.
Check activity data
Opens the Health app to the Activity section to display Rings and Workouts data gathered by Apple Watch.
Open my Work notes
Opens the “Work” folder in Notes – when in Gallery view, this will also show your sub-folders.
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