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
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.
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Get word count
Gets text from the Share sheet or clipboard and returns the total word count.
Open all iCloud notes
Opens the “All iCloud” folder of notes that shows everything across your folders.
Add to an existing note
Takes text from the input and adds it to a recent note of your choosing.
Open from work folders
Presents a menu of my work-related folders and opens the corresponding choice.
Open Shared notes
Opens the “Shared” folder of notes that you’ve collaborated on with others.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20a%20note
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20a%20note
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open a note”
end tell
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Get podcast show attributes
Ues the Transistor API to get your show data and presents it in a nicely-formatted view. Requires the Actions app.
Open recent calls
Opens the deep link into the Recents section of the Phone app to see your incoming and outgoing calls, plus any missed calls (mobilephone-recents://).
Get bus directions
Asks you for a location, then finds Transit directions from your Current Location.
Open Spoken Content preferences
Opens the deep link in Accessibility > Spoken Content where you can adjust settings like Speak Selection, Speak Screen, Highlight Content, Typing Feedback, Voices, Default Language, Speaking Rate, and Pronunciations.
Wake my MacBook Air
Sends a remote command to a Mac to wake up, then simulates keystrokes to keep it awake.
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