Find Contacts
Searches for the contacts in your library that match the given criteria.
Show previous birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Scripting Actions
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
Get Dates from Input
Returns any dates found in the output from the previous action.
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.
Combine Text
Joins text together, inserting the separator between each join.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20previous%20birthdays
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20previous%20birthdays
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show previous birthdays”
end tell
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Create contact
Creates a new blank contact in the Contacts app, so you can use the app UI to enter in details.
Extract phone numbers
Scrapes text from input and looks for strings formatted as phone numbers.
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.
Message from Contact Groups
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Send birthday messages
Checks for anyone whose birthday is today and starts a message to wish them a happy birthday.
Message from contact groups
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
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Show theaters nearby
Gets your current ZIP code, then opens Fandango to movie times in your area.
Manage my Transistor account
Opens the Account section of Transistor.fm where you can manage your profile, turn on two-step authentication, update your billing and subscription details, and copy your API key.
Encode audio
Records audio until you tap it to stop, then encodes it into a text-based format, then copies it to your clipboard (to be decoded and played back later).
Batch-create Home Screen shortcuts
Asks you to pick a folder from Shortcuts and opens it, then asks you to enter a list of names for Home Screen shortcuts and creates them in that folder.
Show purchase history
Opens the “My Purchases” section of your Fandango accounts to see recent tickets you’ve purchased.
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