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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Open my Work notes
Opens the “Work” folder in Notes – when in Gallery view, this will also show your sub-folders.
Toggle Mention Notifications
Switches notifications for @-mentions in the Notes app on or off.
Get word count
Gets text from the Share sheet or clipboard and returns the total word count.
Add to an existing note
Takes text from the input and adds it to a recent note of your choosing.
Search Notes
Asks for a query, finds notes, presents a list of options, and opens the chosen note.
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Find Christmas tree nearby
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Add a custom spreadsheet
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