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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Get word count
Gets text from the Share sheet or clipboard and returns the total word count.
Open my Work notes
Opens the “Work” folder in Notes – when in Gallery view, this will also show your sub-folders.
Open from work folders
Presents a menu of my work-related folders and opens the corresponding choice.
Open Routines notes
Openes the Routines folder where your daily checklists are stored.
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.
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Show Healthy Eating stories
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Toggle Studio Fill Light
Turns my second Eve Switch on or off depending on its current state, which controls the secondary softbox in my studio space.
Show My Documents
Opens into the Documents folder of iCloud Drive using the Files app.
Toggle the Living Room lights
Toggles a set of 4 Hue lights and one Light Strip in my main living space.
Show Transistor API documentation
Opens the developer documentation for the Transistor API.
Copy Instagram hashtags
Pick from a list of your favorite hashtags and copy them to post in your Instagram comment.
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