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 Used
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20search
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Threads search”
end tell
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