Get Dictionary Value
Gets the value for the specified key in the dictionary passed into the action.
Repost thread to Mastodon
Scrapes a Threads post, fulls out the excerpt and URL, asks you to add commentary, then posts it using the Mastodon app.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Repost%20thread%20to%20Mastodon
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Repost%20thread%20to%20Mastodon
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Repost thread to Mastodon”
end tell
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