Get my Perplexity API key
Stores your API key for Perplexity. Store the result as base64-encoded text so it’s not readable as plain text, which is then decoded as this is run.
Ask Perplexity
Prompts you to “Ask anything” before opening into Perplexity to search for your query.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Ask%20Perplexity
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Ask%20Perplexity
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Ask Perplexity”
end tell
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Voice Mode in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + M, which activates the Perplexity voice mode in a popover window.
Open Perplexity Library
Opens the Library section of Perplexity, where you can see Threads and Pages around searches you’ve performed.
Open my Perplexity account settings
Opens the Perplexity website to Settings > Account, where you can change general settings like the Appearance, as well as subscription details or system settings.
Edit my Perplexity profile
Opens the Perplexity settings to the Profile section, where you can tell Perplexity information about yourself and your preferences to inform results.
Manage my Perplexity API keys
Opens the Perplexity website to your API settings, where you can manage API keys and payment details.
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Open System Information
Opens System Information or Settings > General > About to show detailed information about the current device.
Create Minimal presentation
Asks you to choose between Miniminal themes in Keynote – pick from Basic Color, Color Gradient Light, Color Gradient, Gradient, Showroom, Modern Portfolio, Slate, and Photo Essay.
Save link to Reminders
Takes URLs from input or your clipboard and adds them to Reminders with the page name as the reminder title.
Cross-post everywhere
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.
Open TikTok
Opens the TikTok app, plus sets volume to the absolute lowest possible level.
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