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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Message from Contact Groups
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Edit gaming contact
Prompts you to enter first, last, and nickname details for a contact before adding them to a pre-programmed group. Useful for gaming friends over Discord.
Create contact
Creates a new blank contact in the Contacts app, so you can use the app UI to enter in details.
Create follow-up tasks
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Create a contact card
Asks you to enter in contact information, then generates a .VCF vcard file out of your answers and shares it.
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Open Bluesky Feeds
Opens to the Feeds tab of Bluesky, showing My Feeds and the Discover New Feeds section.
Connect to VPN
Connected to a specific VPN. If you have more than one, use List and Choose From List to pick between them.
Open Reader
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Reader mode, which scans text and speaks it out loud
Get Current Timer Info
Shows you the duration and remaining time for the current timer – uses Timery to format the remaining time nicely.
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