Save thread to Things
Scrapes a Threads post, then adds it to the Things inbox with links in the notes and a “Research” tag.
Scripting Actions
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Get Dictionary Value
Gets the value for the specified key in the dictionary passed into the action.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Save%20thread%20to%20Things
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Save%20thread%20to%20Things
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Save thread to Things”
end tell
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