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.
Scripting Actions
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.
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.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Scan%20Documents
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Scan%20Documents
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Scan Documents”
end tell
More From This Folder
Open video assets
Gets the files from a Videos folder in macOS, gets the contents, asks you to pick from the folders, and reveals it in Finder.
Show My Documents
Opens into the Documents folder of iCloud Drive using the Files app.
More From The Library
Convert rich text to Ulysses markdown
Converts the shortcut input from rich text to Markdown and adds it as a new sheet in Ulysses.
Select Disney Plus profile
Opens the page to let you decide which person is watching on Disney+
Open any app
Asks you to pick from a list of all available apps sorted in alphabetical order and opens your choice.
Put Display to Sleep
Puts the current display to sleep (while still keeping the device awake)
Add flagged reminder
Prompts you to enter a new reminder and adds it under Flagged reminders.
Copy and share
Presents the share sheet for any content you have copied to your clipboard.
Get way deeper into Shortcuts – become a member.
Browse more
Shortcuts Membership
Enhance your experience with bonus shortcuts, folder bundles, and exclusive perks.
Action Directory
Discover endless possibilities by combining the building blocks for Shortcuts.