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.

Scripting Actions

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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Search%20in%20Shortcuts
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Search%20in%20Shortcuts
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Search in Shortcuts” end tell

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