If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Threads search
Opens the link to Search in Threads so you can find posts about specific topics.
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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Open Threads app
Opens the Threads app from Instagram/Meta. On iPhone, works well with custom icons. On iPad, uses Stage Manager to make proper window. On Mac, opens web app created using Add to Dock.
Share my Threads profile
Takes your pre-inputted Threads URL and asks whether to copy it, share, or display it as a QR code.
Cross-post to Twitter and Threads
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, opens to Twitter for you to post, waits for you to return, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Cross-post to Ivory and Threads
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, posts it to Mastodon via Ivory, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Post link to Threads
Presents the link excerpt, then asks you to share your commentary along with the URL in a new post on Threads.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20search
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Threads search”
end tell
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Toggle Studio lights
Activates a Home scene set to control multiple lights in my studio, turning them on or off depending on the current state.
Play confirmation sound
Plays a sound file of your choice. Use this as a confirmation sound for your NFC tags.
Check App Store purchases
Opens the “Report A Problem” page on Apple’s website where you can see your list of purchases.
Chat with GPT-4
Starts a new continuous conversation with ChatGPT-4, starting with a prompt of your own.
Wake my MacBook Air
Sends a remote command to a Mac to wake up, then simulates keystrokes to keep it awake.
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