Wait
Waits for the specified number of seconds before continuing with the next action.
Scan Documents
Opens the Scan Document interface—which scans into the current Files folder—then waits for you to return to Shortcuts before retrieving the file. Designed as a function to pass the file to the next action.
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 Contents of Folder
This action gets the files inside of the specified folder.
Recursive
If this option is enabled, this action will get all the files inside of a folder, including its subfolders.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Scan%20Documents
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Scan%20Documents
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Scan Documents”
end tell
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