iOS Shortcuts Cheatsheet

Basic Shortcuts Actions

`Get Current Date`	Retrieves the current date and time.
`Get Battery Level`	Obtains the current battery level of your device.
`Get Network Details`	Returns information about the current network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi name, IP address).
`Set Volume`	Adjusts the device’s volume to a specified level.
`Show Result`	Displays a value or message in a notification.
`Speak Text`	Converts text to speech.

`Text`	Enables you to enter and store text.
`Combine Text`	Combines multiple text items into a single text string.
`Split Text`	Splits text into multiple items based on a delimiter.
`Replace Text`	Replaces specific text within a text string.
`Get Text from Input`	Extracts text from various input types (e.g., web pages, documents).
`Encode/Decode URL`	Encodes or decodes text for use in URLs.

`Open App`	Opens a specified app on your device.
`Send Email`	Sends an email with specified recipients, subject, and body.
`Send Message`	Sends an SMS or iMessage to specified recipients.
`Create Event`	Creates a new event in your Calendar app.
`Log Health Sample`	Logs data to the Health app (e.g., steps, weight).
`Get Clipboard`	Retrieves content from the clipboard.

`Get Contents of URL`	Fetches the content of a URL.
`Post Contents to URL`	Sends data to a URL using the POST method.
`Get Travel Time`	Calculates the travel time between two locations.
`Get Weather Forecast`	Retrieves the current weather forecast for a location.
`Scan QR Code`	Scans a QR code and retrieves its data.
`Download File`	Downloads a file from a specified URL.

`If`	Conditional statement that executes actions based on a condition.
`Choose from Menu`	Presents a menu of options to the user.
`Repeat`	Repeats a set of actions a specified number of times.
`Repeat with Each`	Repeats a set of actions for each item in a list.
`Exit Shortcut`	Terminates the execution of the shortcut.
`Otherwise`	Defines actions to be executed if the `If` condition is false.

`Set Variable`	Assigns a value to a variable.
`Get Variable`	Retrieves the value of a variable.
`Add to Variable`	Appends a value to an existing variable (usually a list).
`Number`	Represents a numerical value.
`Dictionary`	Stores key-value pairs.
`Get Dictionary Value`	Retrieves the value associated with a key in a dictionary.

Time of Day	Runs the shortcut at a specific time of day.
Arrive/Leave	Runs the shortcut when you arrive at or leave a location.
Before I Commute	Runs the shortcut before your commute (based on calendar events).
Email	Runs the shortcut when you receive an email with specific criteria.
Message	Runs the shortcut when you receive a message with specific criteria.
Wi-Fi	Runs the shortcut when you connect to or disconnect from a specific Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth	Runs the shortcut when you connect to or disconnect from a specific Bluetooth device.
NFC	Runs the shortcut when you tap an NFC tag.

Use comments (Comment action) to document your shortcuts for better understanding and maintenance.

Leverage the Toolbox Pro app for advanced actions not available in the standard Shortcuts app.

Share your shortcuts with others via iCloud links or files.

Explore the Shortcuts Gallery for pre-built shortcuts that you can customize.

Use the ‘Run Shortcut’ action to nest shortcuts and create modular workflows.

When debugging, use Show Result to display variable values and track the execution flow.