If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Software Update
Opens the Software Update section of Settings to see if new betas and updates are available.
Actions
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
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Learn about Apple betas
Opens the Apple Beta Software Program page where you can sign up for Apple’s public betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, plus learn about upcoming releases.
Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
Find Shortcuts release notes
Opens Apple.com search results for “Shortcuts release notes”
Open Software Update
Opens the Software Update section of Settings to see if new betas and updates are available.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Software%20Update
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Software%20Update
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Software Update”
end tell
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Add Now Playing to Menu Bar
Displays the current song playing in Apple Music in the Menu Bar.
Search Passwords
Prompts you to type in a search, then applies the query in the Passwords section of Settings.
Open Reading List
Opens the Safari app to the Reading List window so you can find pages you’ve saved for later.
Open pop-out chat for YouTube Live
Gets a YouTube video from your channel RSS feed, isolates the ID, and opens the live chat pop-out window.
Time to relax
Starts up the “Relax” mode of Endel, a variation that plays lowkey sound effects that help your mind calm down and settle.
Play Discovery station
Plays Apple Music’s newest “Discovery” station that plays curated tracks from outside your library or playlists.
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