Open Threads

Opens the Threads app from Instagram/Meta. If run from iPad, activates Stage Manager so the app works as a standalone window; on iPhone, use with a custom icon and Add to Home Screen. On Mac, opens Threads.net.

Actions Used

Open App
Opens the specified app.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open Threads” end tell

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