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.
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
Search in Shortcuts
Use this shortcut to quickly find a shortcut in your library to run or open and edit.
Works well if you have a large shortcuts collection.
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.
Run a shortcut from a folder
Asks you to pick a folder, then a shortcut, then runs it right away.
More From The Library
Open Apple Store product page
Asks you to pick an Apple product category, then opens the deep link into the Apple Store online.
Open Browsing History on Amazon
Opens your recently-viewed items on Amazon so you can back to something you were just looking at.
Turn off Elgato lights
Uses the Elgato Control Center app to turn off my Key Lights and Key Light mini.
Play confirmation sound
Plays a sound file of your choice. Use this as a confirmation sound for your NFC tags.
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