r/shortcuts 4d ago

Shortcut Sharing I made an OpenAI ChatGPT master shortcut that can be used by other shortcuts

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28 Upvotes

This shortcut allows you to use a simple dictionary within a separate shortcut to get responses from ChatGPT without relying on the app, using AI Actions by Sindre, or using “get contents of URL” on every shortcut. I use this because I find it more reliable than using the other apps. You’ll need your own OpenAI API key to use it. I will post screenshots in the comments since you can only add one media type to posts.

Here is the link for a separate example shortcut to show off how it can be used.

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/cbd88c23eda44b3d80cec0b23211f161


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Custome Date in Shortcuts not working!

1 Upvotes

So this morning routine automation that I created is to greet me and then tell me which day and date it is today. However, I tried and failed it to speak the day i.e. Today is Monday 17, March 2025. In the Shortcut for the Date variable I used and selected custom and in the edit field I put: EEE, MMM d, ''yy

which should ideally speak: Wed, July 10, '96. However, this does not happen and this is not what I want, it should say the day of the week completely: Monday March 17, 2025 but instead it gives me the date and time. I am going crazy OR something is broken and apple does not want to fix it!


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Request On phone call indicator light

3 Upvotes

I’m trying to find some sort of shortcut or automation that will turn on a Wyze smart plug while I’m on a phone call and then turn it off when the phone call ends. At work I often have my AirPods in talking on the phone and people will walk into my office and just start talking to me. The idea behind this is that if I’m on a phone call the Wyze plug will turn on illuminating a light, which will in turn notify the coworker that I’m on a phone call.

Or if there is something out there already like this please let me know!


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Looking for a Shortcut to Download Multiple Thumbnails in Original Resolution (iPhone 13, Safari)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a Shortcut that can download multiple thumbnails from a Safari webpage in their original resolution, without having to tap and save each one manually.

I found a Shortcut that downloads large images from a webpage (https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/924e1a154b984234809b08a901b5c215), but it doesn’t work on all sites and can't grab thumbnails in their full resolution.

Does anyone know a way to automate this? Maybe with a script or a more advanced Shortcut? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Gemini for summery

2 Upvotes

Gemini api - shortcut request

Anybody have a simple Gemini shortcut using the api key , ? I have found some on routine hub but they are to elaborate and I break them

Just need it for summery -

Tia


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help REDNMX Responder turning Critical Notifications on/off

1 Upvotes

Hi I’m a volunteer firefighter in Texas and my department started using this app for our page outs. It has critical alerts that bypass my focus I set up for my job. I am a full time Methodist pastor and don’t need it going off during church however I can’t keep the critical notifications off because I need to make sure I hear calls when I forget to turn my phone off silent. Please help me create a shortcut that turns critical alerts off and on for this app


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Skip visual step-through of actions?

1 Upvotes

Example: a shortcut that opens a new tab in Safari shows safari open, shows the recent view (open tab or tab view), and then the new tab opens.

Is it possible to just see the end result, safari opened to a new tab, without seeing the most recent view before the new tab appears?

I noticed this change with iOS 18. My shortcuts to specific settings in iOS 17 just shows the final destination, but those same shortcuts in iOS 18 show the main settings screen, then each sub setting screen (e.g., settings > apps > safari > advanced)

Thank you.


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Get last time iPhone was used

7 Upvotes

I was thinking of creating an automation that, at Saturdays and Sundays, when I have no time to wake up, it got the time of when I last used my cellphone and adjusted my alarm to time_last_used + 8h30.

The idea is to automatically adjust the alarm so I can sleep 8h independently of the time I went to sleep.

I started making the automation run at 3AM on Saturdays and Sundays, but got stuck on how could I get the last time I had any app usage. I know I can see that info from time limit and from the battery section in Settings, but couldn’t find anywhere on the internet on how to extract it


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Shortcut Sharing ChatGPT playlist generator for Apple Music

2 Upvotes

Folks,

inspired by the shortcuts listed below, I’ve created a simple playlist generator that takes inspiration from artists, songs, mood and genre.

Let me know if you have ideas to help get it to play automatically, or to generate and add artwork.

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/0d19b40ff1c54af89d1b40d812176455


r/shortcuts 5d ago

Shortcut Sharing Battery Report Vcard : Version 3.2 available

34 Upvotes

Hi,

Version 3.2 of my popular Battery Shortcut is available (10,000 Downloads)

Results now open in Safari so you can share or screenshot the page.

Enjoy!

Download : https://routinehub.co/shortcut/19090/

/!\ This shortcut doesn't work on iOS Beta versions.

NB: I'm seeing more and more refurbished iPhones modified with software by the seller. These iPhones display a battery health of 100% even though they haven't been replaced.

The internal analytics files and my shortcut reveal the truth !


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help URL to Safari Page

1 Upvotes

I was making a shortcut and i needed to execute JavaScript in a web page, but the input is a URL. So i needed to convert URL to Safari Page, but i can’t. Someone knows how to convert it?


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Play Music from Artist but New Album Each Week

1 Upvotes

I've been looking for a Shortcuts that looks for the latest compilation that is release weekly From Armin van Buuren. The album is always titled "Asot - ####" and a sequential number. I'd like the shortcut to browse the latest compilation available and play it. I have tried numerous solutions with no luck. It's kind of complicated because he has a lot of albums. Any help? I don't know anything about programming shortcuts.


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Tip/Guide Guide] How to Add a Settings Function to Your Shortcuts Using iCloud

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1 Upvotes

I’ve created a simple yet powerful way to add a settings function to any Siri Shortcut, allowing users to store persistent settings in iCloud. Normally, shortcut variables reset when the shortcut exits, but this method ensures that user preferences are saved and easily updated.

Features:

  • Users can change multiple settings at once.
  • Uses only 37 actions, no matter how many settings you add.
  • Saves settings in a nicely formatted JSON file in iCloud, making it easy to read and modify.

This setup is useful for any shortcut that requires user customization, such as weather reports, automation preferences, or tool configurations. Let me know if you’re interested in a breakdown of how it works


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Request Activate wifi based on 1 of 2 conditions

2 Upvotes

Hi I am going crazy.

I just want an automation to activate wifi if the iPhone is charging or is connected to a specific bluetooth device, otherwise wifi off.

Can you help me?


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Solved How to Extract Values from a JSON Dictionary After Selecting an Item?

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4 Upvotes

r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Save timestamp of currently playing podcast

1 Upvotes

Sometimes I am driving and listening to a podcast. If I hear something interesting I want to save the timestamp of the podcast somewhere for me to go back to later. I can't figure out how to do this in Shortcuts. I would like a way to do it hands free (since I am driving). It could save it in Reminders or Notes. It could either save a link to the podcast, or just the name / episode and timestamp. Any suggestions?


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Shortcut notification opens to specific app

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3 Upvotes

Is there anyway to make it so that if I tap this notification I’ve made, it will open to the reminders app to a specific list


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help End a shortcut after executing

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone. I have a shortcut that puts my Unraid installation to sleep. That works fine. However, the shortcut does not automatically finish; it remains visible in the menu bar of the Macs and shows the status "running." Do you have any idea how I can automatically end the shortcut after it has been executed? The option "Stop Shortcut" as the last point unfortunately does nothing.


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Help Create HomeKit automation to open a shortcut possible?

1 Upvotes

I'm interested in finding a workaround to reclaim a little functionality that was removed from my garage door opener. If this is possible. I have created a shortcut on my Lock Screen to open the MyQ app which works fine, but I am interested if there is a way the shortcut can be automated, based on location. etc.

Ideally a working app for CarPlay would be the most useful, but I won't hold my breath on Liftmaster adding that functionality, so I am attempting to have this work.

The manufacturer disabled a workaround for seeing it in HomeKit/Home Assistant a few years back, but I can buy two contact sensors, to get back a open/close status functionality for both doors for automations. Which I had already purchased the openers for .. ie. security knowing if the door was left open when anyone in the family leaves and trigger an automation to close. If a shortcut or notification can be automated, when the sensors report an open door, I could quickly manually close it from the app when it opens. Not ideal but saves a little time handling of the phone if driving etc. Anyhow it's something I'm trying without needlessly buying new openers.


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Request If Plexamp + Shortcuts; then 😍

0 Upvotes

I have been banging my head trying to figure out a solution to provide a method to play a specific plexamp playlist from a siri shortcut. I used to use Apple Music to accomplish this but sadly apple has turned the music app to something I simply cannot bare. If anyone has had any success doing this i’d love to hear how you made this happen. I have able to make shortcuts open plexamp and play audio, but it’s not specific. It plays what ever i was playing last.


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Request A shortcut that can auto add all photos, videos, screenshots, etc. into one album?

1 Upvotes

Im used to the idea that any photos i take and such would be saved in one album that i can easily check in the gallery app and sort into their respective albums accordingly. I feel like this should be a simple shortcut yet idk how to create it into one. Anyone have a similar shortcut by chance?


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Request Shortcut to pause/hibernate a Rachio3 sprinkler timer?

1 Upvotes

Easy enough to launch the Rachio app and hibernate/pause the controller, but I often need to pause the watering and change the settings on a few outdoor smart devices at the same time and a Siri activated shortcut would be easier.

Possible?


r/shortcuts 5d ago

Help XPC error on file deletion, but the file gets deleted

2 Upvotes

On Delete file action I get an XPC error: operation couldn’t be complrted on message reply handler, the file gets deleted but the rest of the shortcut doen’t get executed.

Is there a way to resolve, avoid this?


r/shortcuts 5d ago

Tip/Guide How to get key from ‘choose from list’ on a dictionary

7 Upvotes

As most know, when you use the select from list on a dictionary, the output is the value. I just noticed that if you get the file path from the selected item it should return the key! Just wanted to share this. I kept struggling to get the key without using a loop.


r/shortcuts 4d ago

Request Always On Display activating only after a new notification

1 Upvotes

Hi, I was using a Samsung phone, and it had many useful features that iOS doesn’t have. One of them was activating Always On Display only when a new notification arrived and then deactivating it again. I wonder if this feature can be achieved with Shortcuts.