In iOS 26, Shortcuts gains new Apple Intelligence actions that let you Use Model, tap into Writing Tools, and use Image Playground – plus more available in the Public Beta.
There’s a new “Open Conversation” action for Messages in the iOS 18.4 betas – here’s how to use it, what I’d like to see added, and some sample shortcuts.
iOS 18.2 brings new Fitness and Stocks actions, Get Current App for scripting, and new macOS support for a set of existing actions.
If your Apple Music Replay results are mixed with your kids’ songs, then you need to try the “Use Listening History” Focus Filter for the Music app.
Stephen Robles covers the action updates coming to iOS 18, including a redesign and the Add to Home Screen & Journal actions.
Apple has improved the organization, categorization, and sort order of actions inside the Shortcuts app – a welcome change that should help new users get started.
Two new actions for Reminders have appeared in the second summer beta – are these a sign of more to come?
Get my shortcuts that take advantage of ChatGPT’s actions for Start New Chat and Start Voice Conversation, from simple activation to advanced processing with other apps.
Stephen Robles has a quick 10-minute video on using the new Get Orientation and Get Physical Activity actions from iOS 17.4.
Following up on their clever Authorship feature, the team at iA has added Shortcuts support to iA Writer.
Mona, a highly-customizable Mastodon client, has added extensive Shortcuts support, including the ability to schedule posts – check out the story from Jonathan Reed on MacStories.
If you love to track your music with Last.FM, AirScrobble brings Shortcuts support for the service – check it out.
Automadon is a dedicated utility for providing Shortcuts actions for Mastodon – check out the set for Lists, Posts, Accounts, and more.
After the tragic passing of Alex Hay, his Shortcuts apps will continue development under Snailed It Developement LTD with community member Rosemary Orchard’s team.
Instapaper has updated their Shortcuts support with new App Shortcuts based off the latest App Intents APIs – here’s why I’m glad about their particular implementation (and I give suggestions for improvement).
The iOS 17 public is out, and that means new Shortcuts actions – here’s the full list available so far, plus my early access shortcuts.
Bear 2 has launched with a host of new features – and two new Shortcuts actions for Mac users.
@Timery on Mastodon: Timery 1.5.3 is available! This update has four new Shortcuts actions and several small improvements & fixes! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1425368544 What’s new in Shortcuts:
After taking notes on how to design great actions, I wanted to share my mind map ahead of future blog posts on how to build great shortcuts with members.
Working with links in the fediverse can be tricky – here’s how to use Shortcuts’ Get Components of URL action to quickly isolate any instance or account handle you come across on Mastodon.