Shortcuts

Shortcuts (formerly Siri Shortcuts) is visual scripting software first released by Apple in 2018 as part of iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone users. It allows repetitive tasks to be scripted visually without the learning curve of a macro programming language.iOS 12 is available today, Apple Inc. 2018-09-17. A version for Mac users debuted in 2021 as part of macOS Monterey, superseding Automator. Existing Automator users can import their workflows into Shortcuts.macOS Monterey introduces powerful features to get more done, Apple Inc. 2021-06-07.
==History==
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The software began as Workflow, developed by DeskConnect in Iceland. It was sold through the App Store for $2.99 and won an Apple Design Award in 2015. In March 2017, Apple acquired DeskConnect and made Workflow a free download. Version 2.0 of the software was released as Siri Shortcuts with iOS 12 in September 2018.Apple Acquires Icelandic Company DeskConnect, the Team behind the Popular app called 'Workflow' by Jack Purcher, Patently Apple. 2017-03-23. It became available for separate download from Apple in June 2019.Shortcuts by Apple, AppAdvice. 2020-09-16. The iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions were all engineered with Swift for greater consistency of the user experience.Meet Shortcuts for macOS by Cihat Gündüz, WWDC Notes. Accessed 2022-02-21. In June 2022, Apple introduced the App Intents framework, which can be used to initiate shortcuts by Siri.Dive into App Intents, Apple Developer. 2022-06.
==Gallery==
Workflow icon.png|Workflow icon
App Intents icon.png|App Intents
==References==
==See also==
*AppleScript
==External links==
*Shortcuts User Guide at Apple Support
**Shortcuts at the App Store
**Meet Shortcuts for macOS at Apple Developer
*Workflow official site by DeskConnect
*Workflow at WatchAware
*ShortcutsGallery download and share Siri Shortcuts
* at Wikipedia
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