| name | apple-shortcuts |
| description | Run user-defined macOS Shortcuts for custom automation workflows. Use when user wants to trigger a Shortcut by name or execute a custom automation. |
| allowed-tools | ["Bash","AskUserQuestion"] |
Apple Shortcuts
Run user-defined macOS Shortcuts via the shortcuts CLI.
Quick Start
| You want to... | Run... |
|---|
| List shortcuts | shortcuts list |
| Run a shortcut | shortcuts run "Name" |
| View details | shortcuts view "Name" |
| Run with file input | shortcuts run "Name" --input-path /path |
Security
ALWAYS require user confirmation before running any shortcut.
Shortcuts can do anything - file operations, network requests, app automation.
Workflow:
shortcuts list to find exact nameshortcuts view "Name" to show what it does- Use
AskUserQuestion to confirm
- If confirmed:
shortcuts run "Name"
Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|
| Not found | shortcuts list - names are case-sensitive |
| Signing error | shortcuts sign --mode people-who-know-me "Name" |
| Permission denied | System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation |
Limitations
- Cannot create/edit shortcuts - only run existing ones
- Binary format - cannot view internal structure
- Permissions - user must grant in System Settings
Troubleshooting & Ideas
See reference/troubleshooting.md for detailed troubleshooting and shortcut ideas.
Related Skills
apple-productivity - Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Messagesapple-photos - Photo library access
