If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Threads settings
Opens the link to the Settings page for Threads.
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=Open%20Threads%20settings
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20settings
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Threads settings”
end tell
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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.
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.
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.
Share my Threads profile
Takes your pre-inputted Threads URL and asks whether to copy it, share, or display it as a QR code.
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.
Show my Profile in Threads
Switches the Threads app to your own profile. Userful for checking your follower count.
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Wrap text as code block
Wraps the input in three backticks on either side (which displays as a “code block” in Markdown-supported applications).
Log caffeine
Asks you to choose the type of caffeinated drink (coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or a soda) and logs the caffeine content into the Health app. Also compares against the daily recommended limit of milligrams of caffeine.
Send a Check In
Asks you to select a single contact, then starts a Check In with that person.
Log mileage
Asks for the current mileage, then logs the date, time, and value into a .CSV file in iCloud Drive.
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