Find Contacts
Searches for the contacts in your library that match the given criteria.
Show upcoming birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
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.
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Create follow-up tasks
Asks you to select a Contact Group, then creates reminders to follow up with each person in that group.
Send a thank-you
Asks you to select a contact, then let’s you choose to message, call, FaceTime, or email them, along with prompts for the message if needed.
Create contact
Creates a new blank contact in the Contacts app, so you can use the app UI to enter in details.
Show previous birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Send birthday messages
Checks for anyone whose birthday is today and starts a message to wish them a happy birthday.
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.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20upcoming%20birthdays
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20upcoming%20birthdays
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show upcoming birthdays”
end tell
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Get Current Timer Info
Shows you the duration and remaining time for the current timer – uses Timery to format the remaining time nicely.
Open Drafts in Notion Mail
Opens the URL to your unsent Drafts in Notion Mail where you can continue where you left off.
Open Threads app
Opens the Threads app from Instagram/Meta. On iPhone, works well with custom icons. On iPad, uses Stage Manager to make proper window. On Mac, opens web app created using Add to Dock.
Open iCloud Drive settings
Opens the iCloud Drive section of the Settings app on iOS and iPadOS.
Search Pocket archive
Asks you to enter a query, then searches Pocket using that term and lets you choose from the results to open in Safari.
Create Editorial themes
Presents a menu of Editorial themes in Keynote – pick from Feature Story, Look Book, Classic, Editorial, and Cream Paper.
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