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.
Scripting Actions
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
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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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”
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.
Open Software Update
Opens the Software Update section of Settings to see if new betas and updates are available.
Check beta release notes
Presents a menu of platform types, then opens the corresponding release notes page on Apple’s website.
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Toggle Airplane Mode
Toggles the state of AirPlane mode on or off (depending how it’s currently set).
Manage bank accounts
Opens the QuickBooks page for connecting your bank accounts – use this to set up new accounts or update your connection if it falls out of sync.
Turn on the fireplace
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