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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Open Work account
Opens to your alternate Notes account synced from a different email address.
Open unsorted notes
Opens the “Notes” folder, which contains notes not yet sorted into folders.
Dictate note
Begins listening for dictation, then creates a note with your dictated text.
Toggle Auto Sort Checked Items
Switch on or off Notes’ ability to sort your completed to-dos automatically or not.
Work on checklists
Opens into the Checklists folder I’ve created in Notes to keep various task lists or templates.
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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Create an issue
Asks you to enter a task, then adds it as an issue in a preselected JIRA project.
Open App Store TV
Opens the App Store app on the Apple TV so you can browse new apps.
Find gas nearby
Takes an input location or your current location and searches for gas stations, then gives you driving directions to your choice.
Open Book Store
Opens the Books app to the Book Store tab where you find and buy books.
Open Studio apps
Opens a set of apps designed for everyday use in the studio – includes Widgetsmith, Fantastical, Freeform, Music, and Photos.
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