Search the web with Arc
Asks you to enter a query, then passes it to Arc Search and opens the results.
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Call Arc
Opens Arc Search and activates the “Call” feature that lets you talk to Arc like it’s a virtual directory assistance helper.
Dictate to Arc
Starts dictation, then stops after you pause and passes your dictation to Arc Search as a query.
Activate Voice Search
Opens Arc Search and activates the voice search mode (available by long-pressing on the + button in the app).
Browse for me
Asks you to enter a query, then passes it to Arc Search with “Browse for me” enabled to collect links and summarize results automatically.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Search%20the%20web%20with%20Arc
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Search%20the%20web%20with%20Arc
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Search the web with Arc”
end tell
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