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 Used
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20upcoming%20birthdays
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20upcoming%20birthdays
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show upcoming birthdays”
end tell
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Extract phone numbers
Scrapes text from input and looks for strings formatted as phone numbers.
Send birthday messages
Checks for anyone whose birthday is today and starts a message to wish them a happy birthday.
Extract email addresses
Looks through the input text for email addresses and copies them to the clipboard.
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.
Show previous birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
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Sets the light to specific levels for specific situations one might encounter in the bedroom.
Turn on noise cancellation
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Things project template
Creates a detailed project with headings, tasks, and tags for everything.
Count characters in text
Gets text from input or prompts you to enter it, then counts the length of the string.
Change auto lock settings
Opens the deep link into the Auto Lock settings so you can customize your iPad’s timeout.
Quick search with Spotlight
Asks you to enter a query, then activates Spotlight search and shows results.
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