Search App Store
Asks you for a query, then finds up to 25 results from the App Store and asks you which one to open. Change the “Results” parameter to iPad or Mac to specify for those platforms.
Open Apps on the App Store
Opens the Apps tab of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS, and on macOS shows a menu where you can choose from Create, Work, Develop, or Categories sections to open.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Apps%20on%20the%20App%20Store
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Apps%20on%20the%20App%20Store
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Apps on the App Store”
end tell
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Grab release notes
Searches the App Store for an app of your choice, then exports the Release Notes (and date) as rich text.
Check top free apps
Gets 25 items from Apple’s RSS feed for top free apps, asks you to pick from the list, and opens one.
Check App Store purchases
Opens the “Report A Problem” page on Apple’s website where you can see your list of purchases.
Download app icon
Searches for an app and downloads the artwork, plus optionally masks it as an icon.
Check top paid apps
Gets 25 items from Apple’s RSS feed for top paid apps, asks you to pick from the options, and opens the corresponding app.
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Lock The Screen
Locks the screen of the current device, requring authentication for another user to sign in.
Search with Google
Opens the Google app and starts listening for a dictated search query.
Save thread to Notes
Accepts a Thread link, scrapes the data, and formats it quickly for Notes.
Draft an email
Asks you to enter a subject line and then a message, then saves both as an email draft in the Mail app.
Stop Monitoring The House
Pauses Sound Recogntion and disables the option to listen for home lifestyle sounds.
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