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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Post to Threads
Asks you to enter the text of your post, then URL encodes the result and passes it to Threads’ URL scheme for creating posts. On Mac, copies the result and opens Threads.net.
Cross-post to Ivory and Threads
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.
Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
Post media to Threads
Asks you to select media to store on your clipboard, then asks you to enter a post to pass to Threads where you can paste your media. On Mac, gets file from Finder/Services and opens Threads.net.
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 Threads search
Opens the link to Search in Threads so you can find posts about specific topics.
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Opens the editor page in Apple Music for EDC’s series of live sets from over the years.
Manage Comixology Unlimited collection
Opens your Amazon profile to the Digital Content management page for Comixology Unlimited where you can do things like delete comics or add them to collections.
View custom date time formats
Previews a local webpage copy of Unicode Technical Standard #35 for Locale Data Markup Language, letting you see all the custom date format strings you can use in Shortcuts.
Sign up for Comixology Unlimited
Opens to the Subscribe page for Comixology Unlimited so you can start your free trial and agree to sign up after 30 days.
Open my Amazon cart
Opens the Amazon app to the Cart tab so you can what you’ve added so far, check the subtotal, and find items saved for later.
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