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
More From This Folder
Open a shortcut
Asks you to type in the name of a shortcut, then opens it so you can edit the actions.
Open a folder
Prompts you to type in a folder name, then opens that folder in Shortcuts. Assigned to Shift + Control + O as a keyboard shortcut on macOS, and placed in the iPad dock.
Open into a Shortcuts folder
Opens a Shortcuts folder of your choosing; accepts the name of a folder as input as well.
Open the Gallery
Use this shortcut to quickly access the Gallery and see what kinds of shortcuts Apple recommends based on your usage, as well as curated categories put together by the Shortcuts team.
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.
More From The Library
Show my gift card
Opens the Wallet app to the gift card of your choice – perhaps your favorite coffee chain.
Show NBA news
Opens to News stories about the NBA, including scores, schedules, teams, and special curated categories for events like the Playoffs.
Search Shortcuts
Prompts you to enter a query, then opens Shortcuts filtered by that term.
Open Video Game apps
Opens a set of apps designed for everyday use in the family room with a game console – includes Twitch, GameTrack, Xbox, Discord, and Telegram.
Show my main calendars
Changes the Calendar Set in Fantastical to Main Calendars, then opens Today.
Set stand reminders
Creates reminders every hour at 50 minutes in to remind you to stand, repeating throughout the day until 10 pm.
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