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
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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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.
Open Software Update
Opens the Software Update section of Settings to see if new betas and updates are available.
Find Shortcuts release notes
Opens Apple.com search results for “Shortcuts release notes”
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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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.
Run a shortcut from a folder
Asks you to pick a folder, then a shortcut, then runs it right away.
Open all iCloud notes
Opens the “All iCloud” folder of notes that shows everything across your folders.
Show stories from MacStories RSS
Pulls 25 items from the MacStories main RSS feeds and asks you to choose which to open in Safari.
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