If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Run a shortcut
Asks you to enter the name of a shortcut, then finds and runs that shortcut. Also uses scripting to check if more than one exists with that name and asks which to run.
Actions Used
Filter Files
Given a list of files, this action returns the files that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, and limiting the number passed as a result.
Get My Shortcuts
Gets the shortcuts stored on this device. For example, you could use this action with the Make Archive action to zip up your shortcuts.
Count
Counts the number of items, characters, words, sentences, or lines passed as input.
Note (from Apple, for real)
This is just like the Count in Sesame Street, but instead of a vampire, it’s a Shortcuts action.
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Run%20a%20shortcut
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Run%20a%20shortcut
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Run a shortcut”
end tell
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Show my Share Sheet shortcuts
Use this shortcut once you have a few Share Sheet shortcuts and want to organize them accordingly.
You can also drag shortcuts into and out of this folder to add or remove them from the set, which works well with multi-select and drag and d
Add a new shortcut in a folder
Asks you which folder to open, then prompts for a name and creates a new shortcut with that title in that folder.
Copy my Shortcuts folder names
Gets a list of all the titles for your Shortcuts folders. On macOS, uses the Shortcuts Command Line Interface (CLI) to make the request; on iOS, uses a Regular Expression to find the results. Also saves a .txt file of the output.
Open a shortcut by folder
Asks you to pick from all your Shortcuts folders, then a shortcut from that folder, then opens the shortcut.
Get a list of my shortcut names
Using a text field populated from “List Folder names,” lets you select multiple folders, grabs the shortcut names from all of the folders, and lets you copy out the titles.
Show all of my shortcuts
Use this to open the main view of Shortcuts and see everything in your collection.
If you have a lot of App Shortcuts, this is the best view to see them all.
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Opens the Regal website to your Unlimited account page so you can tap to reveal the QR code for your card number.
Toggle Studio Key Light
Turns my Eve Switch on or off depending on its current state, which controls the large 42” softbox in my studio for filming.
Show The Verge on Flipboard
Opens the Flipboard account for The Verge where you can see recent stories from the cutting edge of technology.
Wish your friends a merry christmas
Asks you to pick from contacts in your friends group and individually message them for the holidays.
Open my YouTube Clips
Opens your personal feed on Clips saved from YouTube videos. Use this feature to capture important ideas and give them custom titles, and have a feed of personalized clips to view again later.
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