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
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
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Open username in Threads
Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
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 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 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.
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.
Create new Thread
Opens the deep link to Threads’ Create menu so you can post a new thread. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20settings
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Threads%20settings
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Threads settings”
end tell
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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.
Check my sleep data
Opens into a variety of pages in the Health app, including: sleep, nutrition, handwashing, toothbrushing, activity, flights climbed, body measurements, mobility, heart data, VO2 max info, environmental volume levels, and headphone levels.
Open Apple Arcade on the App Store
Opens the Arcade tab on the App Store app where you can see games available with the subscription.
Open unsorted notes
Opens the “Notes” folder, which contains notes not yet sorted into folders.
Open folder on the web
Presents a menu of Instapaper folders, then opens the corresponding web link to each folder.
Open my Scheduled list
Opens the Scheduled list in the Reminders app where you can see upcoming tasks assigned to a specific date and time, similar to the Calendar view in
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