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 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.
Open a shortcut
Asks you to type in the name of a shortcut, then opens it so you can edit the actions.
Open into a Shortcuts folder
Opens a Shortcuts folder of your choosing; accepts the name of a folder as input as well.
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 my Quick Action shortcuts
Use this shortcut to quickly access, organize, and edit your Quick Actions shortcuts set as Services on macOS.
This shortcut uses the Open Folder action, which includes the auto-generated folders Shortcuts creates for features like Quick Action.
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
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Play my Creator station
Starts the Podcasts station I’ve designed for shows related to content creators or independent entrepeneurs.
Turn on the screensaver
Wakes up the specified Apple TV, then activates the built-in Screen Saver feature to display ambient scenes instead of the Home Screen.
Browse Trending posts in Ivory
Shows the Search tab in Ivory, which shows the Trending posts feature under Browse.
Count down to Christmas morning
Shows you the total time between now and a specific time on Christmas day.
Count characters in text
Gets text from input or prompts you to enter it, then counts the length of the string.
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