Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
Actions
Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
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Post to Threads
Asks you to enter the text of your post, then URL encodes the result and passes it to Threads’ URL scheme for creating posts. On Mac, copies the result and opens Threads.net.
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.
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.
Create new Thread
Opens the deep link to Threads’ Create menu so you can post a new thread. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20username%20in%20Threads
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20username%20in%20Threads
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open username in Threads”
end tell
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