If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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.
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%20Threads%20app
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Threads app”
end tell
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Open Threads search
Opens the link to Search in Threads so you can find posts about specific topics.
Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
Post media to Threads
Asks you to select media to store on your clipboard, then asks you to enter a post to pass to Threads where you can paste your media. On Mac, gets file from Finder/Services and opens Threads.net.
Create new Thread
Opens the deep link to Threads’ Create menu so you can post a new thread. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
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Opens the Google app and activates Voice Search, letting you use Google dictation in place of Apple’s before performing a Google Search.
Get podcast show attributes
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Type Gemini prompt
Opens Gemini to the Ask Gemini chat menu with the keyboard activated, ready for you to type your prompt right away.
Open History
Opens the Safari app and shows the History tab of previously-visited sites.
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