If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Photos Recents
Opens the “Recents” collection in Photos, which shows photos and videos, plus imported graphics that don’t appear in the main Library view.
Actions
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Create photo album
Asks you to enter a title, then creates an album in the Photos app.
Open Places in Photos
Opens the Places collection in Photos to show the map or grid of where you’ve taken all your photos and videos.
Share my photos
Prompts you to pick between Recents, Portraits, Selfies, and Panoramas to send via the Share sheet.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Photos%20Recents
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Photos%20Recents
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Photos Recents”
end tell
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Asks you to type in a search and finds the results on Giphy.
Open Search settings for an app
Opens the Spotlight settings on macOS, or on iOS asks for an app, finds its Bundle ID on the App Store, and opens the deep link to its specific Search settings.
Show Kitchen Tools and Techniques
Opens the section for Kitchen Tools and Techniques in the new Food section for Apple News+ subscribers.
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