Search image with Google Lens
receives a photo from the Share Sheet ( or asks you to pick one) and passes it to the Google app to the Lens feature, using it as a search input and showing you results based off what it sees.
Open Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens function so you can use your phone’s camera to scan the environment around you and perform AI functions like real-time translation of street signs.
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Start a Voice Search
Opens the Google app and activates Voice Search, letting you use Google dictation in place of Apple’s before performing a Google Search.
Search Google
Asks you to give a search query, then passes it to the Google app to show results.
Translate with Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens feature and looks for text to translate using the camera.
Open Google Search
Opens the Google app and activates the Search function, showing the keyboard immediately so you can start typing your query.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Lens
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Lens
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Google Lens”
end tell
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Set battery reminder
Sets a reminder 7 hours from now letting me know once my rechargable batteries are finished.
Relay FM Live
Opens the Discord app to the Relay.FM community, then Relay.FM or live where I can start a live show.
Count characters in text
Gets text from input or prompts you to enter it, then counts the length of the string.
Message from Contact Groups
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Open my Slide Over apps
Opens a preset sequence of apps you always want available in Slide Over.
Hey Computer
Opens the Alexa app, which can be set to automatically listen for responses when opened.
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