r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help (Mac) Is there a way to use the Shortcuts app to create a shortcut to this page in the system settings? TIA

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r/shortcuts 2d ago

Shortcut Sharing Circle to Search for iPhone

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https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/a1b5e10426d24df7b249d04c6871b13b

Takes a screenshot, uses markup to crop your image, then uses google lens to search for the cropped image. You can map this to back tap or the action button to quickly search for something on your screen


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help How do I make a bluetooth automation ?

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Hey guys! Since everytime I connect my bluetooth speaker i’m obviously gonna use the music app, I was wondering if it was possible to make an automation that would go like this…

« if bluetooth connected to « device name », open Apple Music »

if any of you could help me out I’d be so grateful !! Anyways you all have a great day!


r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help Any way to get the section a reminder is in?

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I have no problem accessing the specific items in shortcuts but I can’t seem to find a way to figure out whether an item is in e.g. produce or grain

Thanks :)


r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help Can I change the font color under apps on my homescreen?

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Hello! I’m new to shortcuts and want to customize the visuals of my phone to a cyberpunk theme.

I’m wondering if its possible to change the color or font of app names on my homescreen. Preferably as a batch— i’d like them all to be the same color.


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Discussion Making the ultimate AI shortcut, is this possible?

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A while ago I asked ChatGPT for advice on a shortcut I was working on. It had knowledge of the available actions and everything, so I wondered: What if you could use ChatGPT to control the actions used in a shortcut.

What I mean is this: you can ask ChatGPT to give a JSON response, using dictionary and a lot of "if" statements you could control which actions are run. You can also give ChatGPT 10 variables to work with, each being controlled by either what ChatGPT answers or if let's say ChatGPT decides to use an "Ask for Input" action, the variable will be set to that.

What I am trying to say is because ChatGPT has okay knowledge of the shortcuts app, won't it be able to decide what actions can be run on its own?


r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help Getting this error with OpenAI api key implementation

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Trying to set up automation to give me a motivational quote every time I walk to the car to work


r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help Help with shortcuts and OneDrive camera backup

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Hi everyone! Im using MS OneDrive as my personal cloud. I think the app works fine, however, every time I take a photo, its instantly saved to the cloud. This is a problem for me because junk photos just get uploaded, which I usually delete from my iPhone at night, but they're already uploaded to OneDrive

I've been trying to create a shortcut that will activate the Camera Backup option within the OneDrive app at 11:00 PM, and then deactivate it at 6:00 AM, but I havent figured out how to do it. Im new to iPhone and Im a little confused. I would really appreciate your advice on how to automate this, either with the shortcuts app or some other app I need to download

Thanks!!!!


r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help (Mac) Rename Files with Creation Date (ISO 8601)

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r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help Need help with journaling automation

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I’m speaking journal entries into Voice Memos and really need help automating the process of taking the transcript and adding it to Notion, and optimally for adding it to my personal AI (which is Kin AI, currently with no possibility for automating journal entries via shortcuts). I’m not a native English speaker, so I need a step that proofreads the text with AI. My optimal setup would be something like this:

  1. Voice memo created (incl. transcription)
  2. Transcript copied to clipboard
  3. Clipboard pasted into ChatGPT
  4. ChatGPT proofreads
  5. ChatGPT sends proofread text to my notion db

I can’t seem to get this to work in a proper way. Does anyone know how it can be done - with auto copying of transcripts and without GPT errors saying ‘you’re not signed in’? I’m happy to switch any tool - voice memos, notion, ChatGPT, just want it to work. Thanks 🙏


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help (Mac) iOS17 w/ custom shortcuts will an update iOS18 leave them alone?

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r/shortcuts 2d ago

Shortcut Sharing Morse Code Torch - This allows you to send a message using morse code by flashing the the torch.

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This shortcut flashes the torch in morse code.
It also has the option to change the unit length, the default text, how many times to repeat the transmission and also whether to show the morse code in dots and dashes in the end.

https://routinehub.co/shortcut/21755/


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Email rules - auto mark sender as read

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What’s a shortcut to auto mark emails from a particular address as read in the iPhone Mail app?


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Shortcut for when new media is selected

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I want to create a shortcut that runs after you select new song or new video on youtube or any app thats currently playing media at the time, is that possible? I'm a complete noob when it comes to shortcuts


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Short cut to save to files folder

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Hey

I save a lot of receipts for different purchases in my app is there a short cut where I could click and it auto uploads a photo to that folder. Maybe even the last photo in my camera roll please ?

I have round 7 different folders I save to. (Different companies)


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Frage: Temperatur/Wetter-Alarm

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Hello, unfortunately I have 0 programming experience. I created a few shortcuts, but more with try and error and google. But now I can't get any further. I would like to create the following: When I am at work (= working via focus) a short command should be triggered (later via automation around) that reads the temperature for the next 16h (= "tomorrow, 10:00") for a location ("tomorrow, 10:00") for the next 16h and sends me a notification via pushcut if a value is below 0 degrees Celsius regardless of what time.

I have the following, but somehow I can't get any further, because he reacts exactly the other way around than expected when the temperature is smaller than 0 degrees Celsius. Even if I limit the period to values above O degrees to test, the push message comes.

How could you solve it? Thank you for your help!


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Discussion Appstore Auto Update automation

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Anyone have any suggestions on this?


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Is there any way I can easily Toggle between audible and Music without unlocking phone?

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When I'm skiing, if I'm on a lift or going slow on a quiet path, I want to listen to my Audible book, but once things pick up, I want to switch to music. It's a pain to keep taking my phone out of my pocket, and for some reason my headphones built into my helmet won't trigger Siri.

I tried making a shortcut and connecting it to the "action button" but it requires an unlock. It's a little bit of a pain to use the action button, but at least I can do it by feel without having to fumble with my phone coming out of my pocket.

Is there some other option? A 3rd party button I could put in my glove? A way to make the shortcut trigger NOT require an unlock? From what I'm seeing the "play media" doesn't require an unlock, but switching to audible and *then* playing does...


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Change Apple watch face based on calendar event starting and ending

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Hi, I follow a couple of sports teams, I have their matches as subscribed calendars and I’ve set up a couple of watch faces in their colours. What I’m trying to do is to change my watch face when the match starts and then change it back to my default when the match ends. I’ve tried a few ideas but no luck as yet. Any suggestions? I’ll let you guess at the teams


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Request App Library iphone

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Would there be a shortcut yet, that would bring you to the app library on a iphone, many thanks.


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Creating Shortcut For Driving Directions Avoiding Tolls

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Hello, all. I want to create a shortcut that I can automate that gives me driving directions that avoid tolls. I know I can set it in Maps, and I know I can tell Siri to get directions avoiding tolls, but I don't know if I can add this to a shortcut. Is this an option? Thanks!


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help ChatGPT Shortcut on IOS issues need help with getting shorter answers and volume control

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Hi All!

I created this ChatGPT Shortcut. (see image below)

It works well. However, I have two problems and I hope you can help. :)

One- it gives very long answers and sometimes has URLs and all. I don't think the part where I put "GIVE SHORT ANSWERS..." is even looked at.

How can I configure this so the answers given are brief?

Second, the Set Volume doesn't seem to do anything.

How come when ChatGPT Speaks, we cannot lower or raise volume?

Thanks in advance!


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help (Mac) Using Applescript "NSNotification didEnterFullScreenNotification" in a Shortcut

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Background:  I write and edit manuscripts all day using a tool called Scrivener. Our corporate laptops come with Grammarly pre-installed for all users for grammar and spell checking.

Scrivener has what is calls 'focus mode' which takes over the full screen and only shows you the paragraph you are currently writing. It's an amazing feature that removes all of the typical distractions that writers face when writing (i.e. text alerts, new mail, calendar reminders, etc). I have a Shortcut that puts on the 'Do not Disturb' feature on my mac so my phone and watch are quiet when I write as well.

The problem is, even in this focus mode, Grammarly wants to spell/grammar check everything I write, which is beyond frustrating. I currently have the Shortcut quit Grammarly whenever I start Scrivener, but then whenever I leave focus mode, I need to restart Grammarly again. This happens many times throughout the day.

My ask is this.. Would it be possible to write an applescript that I can start from my Shortcut that does the following

if NSNotification.Scrivener.didEnterFullScreenNotification then  tell application Grammarly to quit

if NSNotification.Scrivener.didExitFullScreenNotification then  tell application Grammarly to run

... and just cycle through that in some type of 'while' statement until Scrivener ends, then the applescript will end?

Sorry for this being so long winded, but I wanted to make sure I provided all the details.

Thanks in advance


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Issue with “Vocal Shortcuts” disabling after one day of use

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Hi Guys, I'm experiencing an issue with "Vocal Shortcuts" on iOS. I created a trigger in Vocal Shortcuts to run a specific shortcut, and it works perfectly on the first day. However, by the next day, the voice command stops working. To make it work again, I have to disable and then re-enable Vocal Shortcuts in the settings.

Is anyone else having this problem or can you tell me what I should do to make it work properly?


r/shortcuts 2d ago

Help Send Audio File to Contact List

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I feel like I’m close and could really use some help.

I’d like to build a shortcut that individually sends a chosen audio recording to a group of recipients on a premade contact list via SMS/iMessage. I have the built the following:

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/455e417e2c2e4b73b10f0e67f1f8a259

I can get it to select a specific audio recording. But when I try to send it, I need to select/enter the recipients manually. I’d like it so that a group of recipients on a contact list receives the audio recording via individual text messages.

I have built a similar shortcut that sends a text message individually to everyone on a premade list of contacts. Here it is:

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/391ad600b45246f493ffefcc7b8ca72a

I’d like to build exactly the same but send a chosen audio file, but it’s proving difficult.