Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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.
Actions Used
Wait
Waits for the specified number of seconds before continuing with the next action.
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
URL Encode
Encodes or decodes text passed into the action to be suitable for inclusion in a URL by adding or removing percents.
Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
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=Cross-post%20everywhere
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Cross-post%20everywhere
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Cross-post everywhere”
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.
Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
Share my Threads profile
Takes your pre-inputted Threads URL and asks whether to copy it, share, or display it as a QR code.
Open Threads search
Opens the link to Search in Threads so you can find posts about specific topics.
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Analyze address
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Go to Home Screen
Returns to the Home Screen immediately, dismissing any active apps, Home Screen pages, or Control Center screens.
Open AirPods preferences
Opens the deep link into Settings > Bluetooth so you can change your AirPods settings.
Turn left Key Light on
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Turn on continuous scroll
Activates the Books setting that allows you to read endlessly without turning pages.
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