Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it.
This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
Take custom screenshot
Takes a custom screenshot using the sizing tool.
Scripting Actions
Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Take%20custom%20screenshot
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Take%20custom%20screenshot
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Take custom screenshot”
end tell
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Returns to the Home Screen, then waits just under 1 or 2 second to take a screenshot (so it shows the dots for widgets), then saves it to a pre-created Home Screen album in Photos.
Open PicSew
Opens the app that lets you “sew” pictures together, AKA stitch screenshots into one.
Take cleanshots with QuickTime
Make a screen recording in QuickTime that overrides the time or battery for a nice-looking screenshot.
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Show Whole Foods on Amazon
Opens the Amazon app to the Whole Foods Market page where you can find and order food from your nearby store.
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Open from top movies
Gets the top 10 movies currently sold on iTunes, asks you to choose from the list, and opens the URL of your choice.
Show my Menu Bar shortcuts
Use this shortcut to sort the list of shortcuts that appear in the Menu Bar on macOS.
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