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.
Unzip and save files
Asks for input, extracts the archive, and asks you where to save the new files.
Actions Used
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
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Unzip%20and%20save%20files
Open Shortcut deep link
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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