Find Contacts
Searches for the contacts in your library that match the given criteria.
Send birthday messages
Checks for anyone whose birthday is today and starts a message to wish them a happy birthday.
Scripting Actions
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
Send Message
Sends an iMessage or SMS. Pass images, videos, or other files as input to include attachments.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Send%20birthday%20messages
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Send%20birthday%20messages
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Send birthday messages”
end tell
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Batch-send file to a group
Asks you to pick a file, then a Contact Group, then sends that file to each person in the group one-by-one.
Extract phone numbers
Scrapes text from input and looks for strings formatted as phone numbers.
Show upcoming birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Create follow-up tasks
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Create contact
Creates a new blank contact in the Contacts app, so you can use the app UI to enter in details.
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Open MacStories.net
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Get driving directions
Asks you to enter a destination, then opens driving directions in Apple Maps.
Set bedtime by alarm
Lets you create a new alarm or choose from existing alarms, then set a bedtime and reminder to get ready for bed so you can get at least 8 hours of sleep.
Show my driver’s insurance card
Opens the Wallet app to the pass for your Geico (or equivalent) insurance card.
Play a station
Asks you to pick from your Stations in Podcasts and plays it right away.
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