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.
Scripting 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.
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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Search Notes
Asks for a query, finds notes, presents a list of options, and opens the chosen note.
Open Notes templates
Opens a custom “Templates” folder in Notes where I keep notes I want to duplicate.
Add to last note
Takes the clipboard and appends to it to the most-recently modified note, before opening it in Notes.
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.
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Add current task
Asks to you enter what you’re currently working on, then sets it due 1 minute from now so it shows up on your lock screen.
Stop Monologue
Stops the current audio session from Monologue. Useful if dictating hands-free.
Copy Markdown link for URL
Gets URLs from input, extracts the name, then formats it as a Markdown link.
Focus during this event
Gets the next-most calendar event and asks you to pick a Focus to set until the event ends.
Count characters in text
Gets text from input or prompts you to enter it, then counts the length of the string.
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