Unzip and save files

Unzip and save files

Asks for input, extracts the archive, and asks you where to save the new files.

Scripting Actions

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Extract Archive
Extracts files from the archive passed as input. Many archive formats are supported, including zip, rar, tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar, gzip, cpio, cab, and iso archives.
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Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Unzip%20and%20save%20files
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Unzip%20and%20save%20files
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Unzip and save files” end tell

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