If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Create new Thread
Opens the deep link to Threads’ Create menu so you can post a new thread. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Actions Used
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20new%20Thread
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20new%20Thread
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create new Thread”
end tell
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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.
Cross-post everywhere
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, posts it to Mastodon via Ivory, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Cross-post to Twitter and Threads
Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, opens to Twitter for you to post, waits for you to return, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Post link to Threads
Presents the link excerpt, then asks you to share your commentary along with the URL in a new post on Threads.
Share my Threads profile
Takes your pre-inputted Threads URL and asks whether to copy it, share, or display it as a QR code.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
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Focus during this event
Gets the next-most calendar event and asks you to pick a Focus to set until the event ends.
Run a shortcut from a folder
Asks you to pick a folder, then a shortcut, then runs it right away.
When is Golden Hour?
Pull the data for the best light around sunset and sunrise tomorrow morning.
Connect to VPN
Connected to a specific VPN. If you have more than one, use List and Choose From List to pick between them.
View today’s meetings
Looks at your Zoom calendar for scheduled meetings and shows the results.
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