Get my Perplexity API key
Stores your API key for Perplexity. Store the result as base64-encoded text so it’s not readable as plain text, which is then decoded as this is run.
Upload File in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + U, which activates the Perplexity upload process and shows a Finder window where you can select the file to upload.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Upload%20File%20in%20Perplexity
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Upload%20File%20in%20Perplexity
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Upload File in Perplexity”
end tell
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Open Perplexity Discover
Opens the Discover page from Perplexity, which curates top stories for you and summarizes them.
Open my Perplexity account settings
Opens the Perplexity website to Settings > Account, where you can change general settings like the Appearance, as well as subscription details or system settings.
Ask Perplexity
Prompts you to “Ask anything” before opening into Perplexity to search for your query.
Voice Dictation in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + D, which activates the Perplexity voice dictation in the search bar so you can enter a query hands-free.
New Pro Search in Perplexity
Opens Perplexity to a new, blank search set to Pro mode, which acts as your conversational search guide. “Instead of quick, generic results, Pro Search engages with you, fine-tuning its answers based on your needs.”
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Open video assets
Gets the files from a Videos folder in macOS, gets the contents, asks you to pick from the folders, and reveals it in Finder.
Create Journal entry
Prompts you to add enter text, then uses that text to create a simple entry in the Journal app.
Toggle Stage Manager
Toggles Stage Manager on or off depending on the current setting – includes the Dock and Recent Apps, but this can be customized if you have one overall preference.
Download app icon
Searches for an app and downloads the artwork, plus optionally masks it as an icon.
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